down in Japanese
down in Japanese is 下, 南, 下り — down means from a higher place to a lower one.
down in Japanese
下
Pronounced: shita
(comparable) From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.
南
Pronounced: minami
To the south (as south is at the bottom of typical maps).
下り
Pronounced: kudari
(rail transport) In the direction leading away from the principal terminus, away from milepost zero.
ダウン
Pronounced: daun
Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.
綿毛
Pronounced: watage
Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.
羽毛
Pronounced: umō
Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.
What does "down" mean?
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adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
"She climbed down the ladder carefully."
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preposition Along or through, moving in a particular direction.
"They walked down the street together."
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adjective Feeling sad or low in spirits.
"He's been feeling down since he lost his job."
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adjective Not functioning; out of service, especially of a computer system.
"The website has been down all morning."
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down in a sentence
- She climbed down the ladder carefully.
- Put the box down over there.
- They walked down the street together.
- He's been feeling down since he lost his job.
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What is "down" in Japanese?
"down" in Japanese is 下, 南, 下り. down means: From a higher place to a lower one.
How do you pronounce 下?
"down" in Japanese is 下, pronounced "shita".
How do you use "down" in a sentence?
Example: "She climbed down the ladder carefully." In Japanese, "down" is 下, 南, 下り.
Are there other ways to say "down" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "down": 下, 南, 下り, ダウン, 綿毛, 羽毛.
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