カウントダウン
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Meanings
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countdown
Used for counting down to an event, launch, or deadline. Often used as a noun or in suru-verb constructions.
The countdown to the rocket launch has begun.
We all counted down together to the new year.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉までカウントダウンするto count down until an event
We're counting down to the New Year.
- カウントダウンが始まるthe countdown begins
The countdown to the release has begun.
- カウントダウンに入るto enter the countdown phase
We've entered the countdown to the opening.