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下坂 (しもさか) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

下しも坂さか

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Meanings

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noun

downhill; decline; waning

Refers to a downward slope or a figurative decline. Can be used for physical slopes or for things like a downturn in fortune or activity.

この道みちは下しも坂さかが続つづいている。
This road continues downhill.
景けい気きは下しも坂さかに向むかっている。
The economy is on the decline.

Kanji

下below, down, descend
坂slope, incline, hill

Similar words

上のぼり坂ざか
上り坂 means 'uphill' or 'ascent', the opposite of 下坂.
下くだり坂ざか
下り坂 is a more common word for 'downhill slope' or 'decline'. 下坂 is less frequent and may carry a slightly more literary or formal tone.

Etymology

Compound of 下 (しも, 'down') and 坂 (さか, 'slope'). The reading しもさか is a straightforward kun'yomi combination.