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[じょう(上)·げ(下)]
jouge
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 上下

noun
  1. top and bottom; high and low; above and below; upper and lower ends; up and down
noun, suru verb
  1. going up and down; rising and falling; fluctuating
  2. going and coming back
noun
  1. upper and lower classes; ruler and ruled; the government and the people
  2. first and second volumes
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Meanings for each kanji in 上下

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

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Sample Sentences for 上下

In an earthquake, the ground can shake up and down, or back and forth.
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I weigh 70 kilos, give or take a few kilos.
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The temperature of the human body hovers around 37°C.
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The bus rocked heavily up and down.
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He has a habit of moving his head up and down when he is listening to a conversation.
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