彼は出世の為に曲学阿世の徒と成り下がった
He degraded himself to a sycophant, twisting his scholarship for the sake of advancement.
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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 成り下がる | 成り下がらない |
| Polite | 成り下がります | 成り下がりません |
| Past | 成り下がった | 成り下がらなかった |
| Polite + Past | 成り下がりました | 成り下がりませんでした |
| Te-form | 成り下がって | 成り下がらなくて |
| Potential | 成り下がれる | 成り下がれない |
| Passive | 成り下がられる | 成り下がられない |
| Causative | 成り下がらせる | 成り下がらせない |
| Causative + Passive | 成り下がらされる | 成り下がらされない |
| Imperative | 成り下がれ | 成り下がるな |
Example sentences
かつての大富豪が、今では物乞いにまで成り下がってしまった。
The once great billionaire has now fallen so low as to become a beggar.
Usage Notes
Used when someone loses their status, wealth, or dignity and falls to a lower position.
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