Japanese word

下記

Pronunciation

Romajikaki

Meaning

  • nounfollowing

Example

下記の質問に答えてください。ka ki no shitsu mon ni kota e te ku da sa i

Please answer the following question.

Illustration for 下記 (following)

More examples

詳しい説明は下記をご覧ください。kuwa shi i setsu mei wa ka ki o go ran ku da sa i

Please see below for a detailed explanation.

Core concept

It identifies information that follows the current passage in a document rather than information already mentioned.

Common phrases

  • 下記のとおりka ki no tō ri

    as follows

  • 下記の質問ka ki no shitsu mon

    the following question

  • 下記を参照ka ki o san shō

    see below

Similar words

以下ika: It refers to information or items presented after a stated point in a document.

Definition in Japanese

文書で、これからあとに記す内容を指し示す語。bun sho de ko re ka ra a to ni shiru su nai yō o sa shi shime su go

Word origin

The compound 下記 (kaki, "written below") joins 下 (ka, "below") with 記 (ki, "write down").

Usage tips

  • 下記 (kaki) is common in business emails and official notices, while casual messages usually use simpler wording.

Opposites

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