下おろし

noun, used as a suffix, noun

dropping; unloading; removing

Used as a suffix or noun to indicate the action of dropping, unloading, or removing something. Often attached to nouns to form compound verbs or nouns.

• 荷に物もつの下おろしを手伝てつだってください。

  Please help with unloading the luggage.

• この薬くすりは熱ねつ下おろしに効きく。

  This medicine is effective for reducing fever.

noun

grated vegetables or fruit

Refers to the resulting grated food, such as daikon or apple. Commonly used in cooking.

• 大だい根こんおろしをそばにのせて食たべる。

  I put grated daikon on my soba and eat it.

noun

grater

Abbreviation of おろし金 (grater). Used in casual contexts or compound words.

See also: おろし金

• おろしでにんじんをすりおろす。

  I grate carrots with a grater.

noun

using new tools or clothes for the first time

Refers to the first use of new items, often in phrases like 下ろし立て (brand-new, just taken out).

• 新あたらしい包ほう丁ちょうの下おろしには気きをつけて。

  Be careful when using a new kitchen knife for the first time.