decline; fall; decay; withering
かつての名門が凋落して見る影もない。
The once prestigious family has fallen and is a shadow of its former self.
産業の凋落が地域経済に打撃を与えた。
The decline of the industry dealt a blow to the local economy.
凋落した文明の遺跡が発掘された。
Ruins of a fallen civilization were excavated.