Japanese Conversation · Level 22
90 words
Japanese word
下る
Pronunciation
Romajikudaru
Meaning
- verbcome down
Example
山から下ります。yama ka ra o ri ma su
I come down from the mountain.
More examples
帰りは駅まで坂を下ります。kae ri wa eki ma de saka o o ri ma su
On the way back, I go down the slope to the station.
Core concept
Expresses downward movement away from a higher point, or toward the speaker when the speaker is below.
Common phrases
山から下るyama ka ra kuda ru
come down from the mountain
階段を下るkai dan o kuda ru
go down the stairs
坂を下るsaka o kuda ru
go down the slope
Similar words
下りるoriru: To move down from a higher position or get off a vehicle.
下がるsagaru: To move lower in position, height, or level.
Definition in Japanese
上方にある場所から下方へ向かって移動する。kami gata ni a ru ba sho ka ra ka hō e mu ka tte i dō su ru
Word origin
The native verb 下る (kudaru) comes from Old Japanese 下る, a verb with the basic meaning of moving from a higher position to a lower one.
Usage tips
- 下る (kudaru) is common for descending a route, while 下りる (oriru) is often used for getting off a vehicle or leaving a raised position.