Translation guide
How to express 'lower part' in Japanese, depending on what you're referring to: the bottom of an object, the lower body, the lower portion of a text, etc.
Referring to the bottom section of a physical thing, such as a building, machine, or container.
General term for the lower part of something, often used in technical or formal contexts.
機械の下部を点検してください。
Please inspect the lower part of the machine.
More casual and conversational way to say 'the lower part' or 'the bottom area'.
棚の下の方に本があります。
There are books on the lower part of the shelf.
Specifically the bottom or base of something, often used for containers or geographical features.
この瓶の底部にはひびが入っている。
There is a crack in the lower part (bottom) of this bottle.
Referring to the lower half of the human body, from the waist down.
Standard term for the lower body, used in health, sports, and everyday contexts.
下半身の筋力を鍛える運動をしています。
I do exercises to strengthen the lower part of my body.
Referring to the bottom section of a page, article, or written material.
Can also be used for the lower part of a document or screen.
契約書の下部に署名してください。
Please sign at the lower part of the contract.
Often used for the lower section of a page, form, or table.
Referring to the bottom of a hill, mountain, or river.
Specifically the foot or base of a mountain or hill.
山の麓に小さな村があります。
There is a small village at the lower part (foot) of the mountain.
The lower part of a river, downstream.
下部 (かぶ) is more formal and often used in written or technical contexts. 下の方 (したのほう) is casual and used in everyday speech. For example, when talking about a shelf at home, 下の方 sounds more natural.
冷蔵庫の下の方に野菜が入っています。
The vegetables are in the lower part of the fridge.
When referring to the lower part of the human body, do not use 下部 (かぶ). Use 下半身 (かはんしん) instead. 下部 would sound like you're talking about a machine or object.
Alternative reading, less common but still used.
下半身が冷える。
My lower body gets cold.
Please fill in the required information in the lower part of the application form.
There are many factories in the lower part (downstream) of the river.