Definition and meaning of 下る - くだる in Japanese

godan ~る verb / intransitive

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

山を下ると、町に着きます。

When you descend the mountain, you will arrive in the town.

階段を下ると、庭に出ます。

When you go down the stairs, you will come out into the garden.

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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

判決が下るまで、待つ必要があります。

We must wait until the judgment is handed down.

新しい法律が下ると、皆が驚きました。

Everyone was surprised when the new law was handed down.

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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

時間が下ると、夜がやってくる。

When time passes, night comes.

春が来て、雪が下ることはない。

Spring comes and snow does not fall.

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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

敵が圧倒的な力を示し、我々は降伏せざるを得なかった。

The enemy showed overwhelming force, and we had no choice but to surrender.

戦争が終わり、敵国は降伏し、平和が訪れた。

The war ended, the enemy nation surrendered, and peace came.

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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

彼の成績はクラスの平均よりも下る。

His grades are lower than the class average.

この商品は他のブランドに下る価格だ。

This product is priced lower than other brands.

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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

昨日、食べ物が悪かったので、下ることがありました。

Yesterday, I had diarrhea because the food was bad.

体調が悪いと、下ることがよく起こります。

When you're not feeling well, diarrhea often occurs.

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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

朝食後に便が下る。

Stool passes after breakfast.

病気で便が下ることがある。

There may be stool discharge due to illness.

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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

彼はいつも謙虚で、他人を尊重し、自分を下ることを忘れない。

He is always humble, respects others, and never forgets to depreciate himself.

社長は成功を誇らず、常に謙虚であり、自分を下る姿勢を示す。

The president does not boast about his success, always remains humble, and shows a humble attitude towards himself.

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