1.
lower rank; inferior status; lower class
Having a lower status, rank, or quality than something else being compared. Often used in competitive contexts like sports or business.
格下のチームに負けた。
We lost to a lower-ranked team.
格下だからといって油断はできない。
Just because they're lower-ranked doesn't mean we can let our guard down.
格下扱いされて悔しい。
It's frustrating to be treated as inferior.
WORD FORMATION:
格 (status, rank) + 下 (below)
Literally: "below in rank"
USAGE:
格下 is commonly used in:
- Sports - comparing team rankings
- Business - comparing company status
- Quality - comparing product grades
- Social status - comparing positions
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 格下の相手 - lower-ranked opponent
- 格下に負ける - to lose to a lower-ranked opponent
- 格下扱い - being treated as inferior
ANTONYM:
- 格上 - higher rank, superior status
REGISTER:
Neutral. Common in sports commentary and business contexts.
Related Words
Antonym:
格上 (higher rank)