noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
lower part; lower region; below
Refers to the lower part of something, often in spatial or geographical contexts. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
See also: 上方 (じょうほう)
There is a small village in the lower part of the mountain.
The explanation is written in the lower part of the diagram.
下方修正は避けられない。
A downward revision is unavoidable.
I gazed downward through the airplane window.
下 is the everyday, general word for 'below/under', while 下方 is more formal and often used in technical, spatial, or directional contexts.
上方 means the upper part or direction 'above', the direct opposite of 下方 (the lower part or direction 'below').
below; downward
hypogamy; marrying down
downward revision; downward adjustment
downward price rigidity
Compound of 下 (か, 'lower') and 方 (ほう, 'direction' or 'side').