Japanese

した
Meaning: under; below; bottom
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

下

Example sentences

The cat is sleeping under the table.
鍵がソファーの下で見つかった。
The key was found under the sofa.
公園のベンチの下で、捨てられた子猫を見つけた。
I found an abandoned kitten under a park bench.
満開の桜の下で、中学校の入学式が行われた。
The junior high school entrance ceremony was held under the cherry blossoms in full bloom.
詳しい情報は下のリンクをクリックしてください
Please click the link below for more information.
どんよりした空の下で雨が降り出した。
Rain started to fall under a gloomy sky.
その組織は厳しい統制の下にある。
That organization is under strict control.
澄み渡った秋空の下で、ピクニックを楽しんだ。
We enjoyed a picnic under the clear autumn sky.
木の下で雨宿りをする。
I take shelter from the rain under a tree.
強い日差しの下では、日焼け止めを塗るのが欠かせない。
In strong sunlight, applying sunscreen is essential.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate a position lower than a reference point.

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