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[もと()]
moto
noun, adverb

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[もと()]
moto

English Meaning(s) for 下

noun, adverb
  1. under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.) (oft. のもとに or のもとで)
  2. under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath
  3. with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); in (e.g. the name of) (as ...のもとに)
noun
  1. (somebody's) side; (somebody's) location (usu. written 元)

Definition and Synonyms for 下

Base the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment
Synonyms: ばかし, ばかり, ユアン, , 付け根, , , , 土台, , , 基地, 基本, 基盤, 基礎, 拠点, , 本拠, 本拠地, 根底, 根拠, 根拠地, 進数
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
Base the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place
Synonyms: ばかし, ばかり, ユアン, , 付け根, , , , 土台, , , 基地, 基数, 基本, 基盤, 基礎, 拠点, , 本拠, 本拠地, 根底, 根拠, 根拠地, 進数

Meanings for each kanji in 下

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

Categories 下 is a member of

Bottom the lowest part of anything
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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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Number a concept of quantity involving zero and units
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 下

Sample Sentences for 下

All men are equal under the law.
People have worldly passions which lead them into delusions and sufferings.
He was born of poor parents.
Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God.
You should call on your parents at least once a month.

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