下 部(かぶ)

かぶ

noun

lower part, bottom section

1. lower part, bottom section

The lower portion or bottom area of something. Used in descriptions, instructions, and technical contexts to indicate the part that is lower in position.

画面(がめん)の下部(かぶ)にボタンがある。

There is a button at the bottom of the screen.

壁(かべ)の下部(かぶ)に汚(よご)れがついていた。

There were stains on the lower part of the wall.

その橋(はし)の下部(かぶ)は老朽化(ろうきゅうか)が進(すす)んでいるため、補修(ほしゅう)が必要(ひつよう)だ。

The lower part of that bridge is deteriorating, so repairs are needed.

下部(かぶ) refers to the lower portion of an object, structure, or space. Somewhat formal; common in written, technical, and descriptive contexts.

Common collocations

下部(かぶ)に位置(いち)する: to be located in the lower part
ページの下部(かぶ): the bottom of the page
車体(しゃたい)の下部(かぶ): the underside of a vehicle
画面(がめん)の下部(かぶ): the bottom of the screen

Pair

Opposite is 上部(じょうぶ) (upper part).

Similar words

底(そこ): bottom (the very lowest point)
下(した): below, under (everyday word, broader usage)
末端(まったん): end, tip (the furthest extremity)

Related Words

Antonym: 上部(じょうぶ) (upper part)

Compare: 底(そこ) (bottom)

Compare: 末端(まったん) (end, tip)

Compare: 下方(かほう) (lower part)

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Added 2026.2.16 10:58 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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