descent in Japanese
descent in Japanese is 降下 — descent means the act of coming down from a higher place, or a downward slope or path.
descent in Japanese
降下
Pronounced: kōka
An instance of descending; act of coming down.
What does "descent" mean?
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noun The act of coming down from a higher place, or a downward slope or path.
"The plane began its descent into Manchester."
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noun A person's family origins or ancestry.
"She is of Italian descent on her mother's side."
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noun A drop into a worse state or condition.
"The film traces his descent into addiction."
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descent in a sentence
- The plane began its descent into Manchester.
- The path down the cliff was a steep, rocky descent.
- She is of Italian descent on her mother's side.
- He can trace his descent back to a small village in Poland.
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What is "descent" in Japanese?
"descent" in Japanese is 降下. descent means: The act of coming down from a higher place, or a downward slope or path.
How do you pronounce 降下?
"descent" in Japanese is 降下, pronounced "kōka".
How do you use "descent" in a sentence?
Example: "The plane began its descent into Manchester." In Japanese, "descent" is 降下.
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