lower in Japanese
lower in Japanese is 下, 下げる, 下ろす — lower means to move something down, or reduce its height, amount, or intensity.
lower in Japanese
下
Pronounced: moto
Bottom; more towards the bottom than the middle of an object.
下げる
Pronounced: sageru
(transitive) To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down
下ろす
Pronounced: orosu
(transitive) To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down
What does "lower" mean?
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verb To move something down, or reduce its height, amount, or intensity.
"They lowered the flag to half-mast."
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verb To bring down in dignity or status; to demean.
"He refused to lower himself to their level of insults."
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lower in a sentence
- They lowered the flag to half-mast.
- The bank lowered its interest rates.
- He refused to lower himself to their level of insults.
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What is "lower" in Japanese?
"lower" in Japanese is 下, 下げる, 下ろす. lower means: To move something down, or reduce its height, amount, or intensity.
How do you pronounce 下?
"lower" in Japanese is 下, pronounced "moto".
How do you use "lower" in a sentence?
Example: "They lowered the flag to half-mast." In Japanese, "lower" is 下, 下げる, 下ろす.
Are there other ways to say "lower" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "lower": 下, 下げる, 下ろす.
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