Japanese

くだる
Meaning: to go down; to descend; to be handed down
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 下る 下らない
Polite 下ります 下りません
Past 下った 下らなかった
Polite + Past 下りました 下りませんでした
Te-form 下って 下らなくて
Potential 下れる 下れない
Passive 下られる 下られない
Causative 下らせる 下らせない
Causative + Passive 下らされる 下らされない
Imperative 下れ 下るな

Example sentences

坂を下る途中で、綺麗な景色が見えた
On the way down the slope, I saw a beautiful view.
川をさらに下に下ると、小さな村が見えてくる。
If you go further downstream along the river, a small village comes into view.
全軍に撤退の命令が下った。
An order to retreat was issued to the entire army.
穀物の輸出を禁止する令が下った。
A decree was issued to prohibit the export of grain.
被告人に有罪の判決が下った。
A verdict of guilty was handed down to the defendant.

Usage Notes

Refers to moving from a high to a low place, or a judgment being issued.

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