Translation of Japanese word "下がる" to English
下がる
さがる
[sagaru]
IPA: /sahɡaru/
Meaning
VerbTo be moved downwards. To move to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
How to use
下がる (sagaru) — 'to fall / go down'. Group 1. 気温が下がる — temperature drops. 値段が下がる — price falls.
🇬🇧 English
to fall / go down
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 下がる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): さがる
Romaji Transcription: sagaru
Example Sentences
雪が下がってきました。
ゆきがさがってきました。
The snow is falling.
階段を下がってきました。
かいだんをさがってきました。
We went downstairs.
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Common phrases
- 値段が下がる— prices fall / go down
Frequency rank: #332 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "下がる" mean?▼
The Japanese word "下がる" means "to fall / go down" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "下がる"?▼
The word "下がる" is read as "さがる" (sagaru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when things fall down or when going downstairs.".
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