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)
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Added 2026.2.16 10:58 · Revised 2026.4.4 10:54
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