(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)下部(かぶ)にボタンがある。
There is a button at the bottom of the screen.
(かべ)下部(かぶ)(よご)れがついていた。
There were stains on the lower part of the wall.
その(はし)下部(かぶ)老朽化(ろうきゅうか)(すす)んでいるため、補修(ほしゅう)必要(ひつよう)だ。
The lower part of that bridge is deteriorating, so repairs are needed.

USAGE: 下部(かぶ) refers to the physical lower portion of an object, structure, or space. It is somewhat formal and common in written or technical contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 下部(かぶ)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)下部(かぶ) (the underside of a vehicle)

PAIR: The opposite is 上部(じょうぶ) (upper part).