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[しも()]
shimo
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 下

noun
  1. lower reaches (of a river)
  2. bottom; lower part
  3. lower half (of the body, esp. the privates); feces (faeces); urine; menses
  4. end; far from the imperial palace (i.e. far from Kyoto, esp. of western Japan)
no adjective
  1. dirty (e.g. dirty jokes, etc.)

Definition and Synonyms for 下

Right Stage the part of the stage on the actor's right as the actor faces the audience
Synonyms: , , , , , 下手, 下手, 下手
Base the bottom or lowest part
Synonyms: ふもと, , , , , , 下様, 基底, 基部, , , , 底辺, 底部, 底面, 根元, 根本, 根本, 根源, ,
Inferior one of lesser rank or station or quality
Synonyms: , , , , , 二流, 二の町, 劣性

Meanings for each kanji in 下

» below; down; descend; give; low; inferior

Categories 下 is a member of

Right location near or direction toward the right side
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Part a portion of a natural object
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Follower a person who accepts the leadership of another
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 下

Sample Sentences for 下

This book is full of dirty jokes.
The sun is about to sink.
Taking care of the excretory needs of a patient you've just met is a very demanding job.
Everyone remembers the happy days of his youth as his halcyon days.
You have dealt well with Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word.

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