格下(かくした)

かくした
noun, no-adjective
lower rank; inferior status; lesser quality
businessdescriptive
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(かくした)のチームに負(ま)けた。
We lost to a lower-ranked team.
格下(かくした)だからといって油断(ゆだん)はできない。
Just because they're lower-ranked doesn't mean we can let our guard down.
格下(かくした)扱(あつか)いされて悔(くや)しい。
It's frustrating to be treated as inferior.

Forms

格(かく) (status, rank) + 下(した) (below)
Literally: "below in rank"

Usage

格下(かくした) is commonly used in:

  • Sports - comparing team rankings
  • Business - comparing company status
  • Quality - comparing product grades
  • Social status - comparing positions

Common patterns

Similar words

Register

Neutral. Common in sports commentary and business contexts.

Related Words

Antonym: 格上(かくうえ) (higher rank)
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