Translation of Japanese word "以下" to English
以下
いか
[ika]
IPA: /ika/
Meaning
NounThe character <, used to show that one amount or number is smaller than another.
How to use
以下 (ika) — 'less than / below / under / the following'. これ以下 — less than this. 小学生以下 — elementary school students and under. Antonym: 以上.
🇬🇧 English
less than / below
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 以下
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): いか
Romaji Transcription: ika
Example Sentences
彼は以下の条件を満たしています。
かれはいかじじょうをみたしています。
He meets the conditions below.
彼女は以下の価格で買いました。
かのじょはいかがいだかでかいた。
She bought it at the price below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "以下" mean?▼
The Japanese word "以下" means "less than / below" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "以下"?▼
The word "以下" is read as "いか" (ika). 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: "Refers to less than or below.".
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