アンダー
Meanings
1
noun-modifying (irregular)
Prenominal use meaning 'under' or 'below' a standard, limit, or category. Common in compounds like アンダー20 (under-20) or アンダーライン (underline).
Players under 20 cannot participate in this tournament.
You can buy this item for under 1000 yen.
2
underexposure; underdevelopment
Photography term for insufficient exposure or development, resulting in a dark image. Antonym: オーバー (overexposure).
Antonyms: オーバー
This photo is underexposed and too dark.
3
under par
abbreviationsports
Golf abbreviation for a score under par. Often used in compounds like アンダーパー.
He shot 3 under par in today's round.
Usage patterns
- 〈数〉アンダーunder a certain age/number (category)
He was selected for the under-20 national team.
- 〈物〉がアンダーになる(a photo) comes out underexposed
This photo came out underexposed.
- 〈数〉アンダーで回るto finish a round of golf a certain number under par
He finished the round three under par.