1.
lower part; downward direction; below
The area or direction that is lower in position. Used for physical location (below something) and for abstract concepts like downward trends in data or economics.
A formal word for indicating downward direction or the lower portion of something. Particularly common in written language, news reports, and technical/financial contexts.
Common collocations
- 下方修正: downward revision (often of economic forecasts)
- 下方に向かう: to head downward
- 下方圧力: downward pressure
- 画面の下方: lower part of the screen
Similar words
- 上方: upper part; upward — the antonym
- 下部: lower section; base — emphasizes the structural bottom part
- 下: below; under — everyday, informal equivalent
- 以下: below; less than — used for quantities and rankings
Usage
Do not confuse with 家宝 (family treasure), which has the same pronunciation but different kanji.