METI said, in April, industrial output data released Tuesday shows the semiconductor output has fallen sharply, rising inventories, but this may be short-term phenomenon.Electronic components output in April fell 7.8%, which is main reason to lead slowing down the overall output increase in the chain, due to weak demand for chips for video games and smart phones.In addition, the ring of the semiconductor inventories rose 4.6 percent, two consecutive monthly rise.However, the officials told reporters that "There is a view that this situation is short term, semiconductor products have been already out of the inventory adjustment phase.Based on surveys of manufacturers, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry expected in May semiconductor output growth is 2.3 percent ,in June,an increase of 18.9%.That their expectations are realized, then at the second quarter quarter rate of growth of chips produced will be 0.4%.METI officials said it was expected chip manufacturers will increase output in June, the assumption is that demand for semiconductors has increase ".May's monthly economic report from the Bank of Japan have pointed out that the inventory adjustment is a gradual process.