下しも手て

noun

lower part; foot; lower direction

General spatial term for the lower portion or direction of something. Often used in contrast with 上手 (かみて), 'upper part'.

• 川かわの下しも手ての方ほうに橋はしがある。

  There is a bridge downstream.

noun

stage right (actor's POV); left part of the stage (audience's POV)

Theatrical term. From the audience's perspective, it is the left side of the stage; from the actor's perspective, it is the right side. Opposite of 上手 (かみて).

• 俳はい優ゆうは下しも手てから登とう場じょうした。

  The actor entered from stage right.