下り
Meanings
down-train; train heading away from the starting point
Refers to a train traveling away from the starting point of its route, typically away from Tokyo. Often used in timetables and announcements.
What time does the next down-train leave?
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
down-slope; downward going
Describes a downward slope or movement. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
This road continues downhill.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
downbound (esp. away from Tokyo)
Used for trains, buses, or traffic heading away from Tokyo or a major center. Often contrasted with 上り (のぼり).
The downbound Shinkansen speeds up soon after leaving Tokyo.
Indicates movement or direction downstream or downhill. Can be used as a prefix in compounds like 下り坂 (downhill slope) or 下り船 (downstream boat). Antonym: 上り (のぼり).
Antonyms: 上り
We moved the boat downstream.
On a downhill slope, bicycles easily pick up speed.
Usage patterns
- 下りの〈物〉に乗るto take the downbound (train/bus)
I took the downbound bullet train.
- 下りが混雑するthe outbound (away-from-Tokyo) traffic gets congested
During the Obon holidays, the outbound expressway gets congested.
- 下りで〈動詞〉to do something while going downhill/downstream
The bicycle slowed down on the descent.