Japanese word

下方

Pronunciation

Romajikahō

Meaning

  • nounlower part

Example

画面の下方にボタンがあります。ga men no ka hō ni bo ta n ga a ri ma su

There is a button in the lower part of the screen.

Illustration for 下方 (lower part)

More examples

視線を下方に向けます。shi sen o ka hō ni mu ke ma su

I direct my gaze downward.

Core concept

Shows that a place or area lies below the point used for comparison.

Common phrases

  • 下方にka hō ni

    in the lower part

  • 下方へka hō e

    toward the lower part

  • 下方からka hō ka ra

    from below

Similar words

下部kabu: The part of a place, structure, or object that lies at a lower level.
下側shitagawa: The side of an object or area that is positioned lower.
下段gedan: The lower row or level in an arrangement of rows or levels.

Definition in Japanese

ある基準よりも低い側の部分や位置。a ru ki jun yo ri mo hiku i gawa no bu bun ya i chi

Word origin

The noun 下方 (kahō) combines 下 (ka, "lower") with 方 (hō, "direction" or "side") to name the lower side or part.

Usage tips

  • 下方 (kahō) describes a lower location without implying that anything moves downward.

Opposites

  • 上方kamigataupper partnoun

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