Japanese word

下部

Pronunciation

Romajikabu

Meaning

  • nounbottom

Example

画面の下部に名前が出ます。ga men no ka bu ni na mae ga de ma su

Your name appears at the bottom of the screen.

Illustration for 下部 (bottom)

More examples

図の下部に説明を加えます。zu no ka bu ni setsu mei o kuwa e ma su

I will add an explanation at the bottom of the diagram.

Core concept

Refers to the lower section of an object, area, or organized whole.

Common phrases

  • 下部にあるka bu ni a ru

    be at the bottom

  • 下部に位置するka bu ni i chi su ru

    be located at the bottom

Similar words

下側shitagawa: The lower side or part of an object, viewed in relation to its upper side.
底部teibu: The lowest part of an object or structure, often forming its base.

Definition in Japanese

物体や場所などの、全体の下側に当たる部分。but tai ya ba sho na do no zen tai no shita gawa ni a ta ru bu bun

Word origin

The compound 下部 (kabu) joins 下 (ka, "lower") with 部 (bu, "section"), giving it the sense of a lower section.

Usage tips

  • In technical descriptions, 下部 (kabu) can identify a lower section without implying that it is the very bottom edge.

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