下方
Meanings
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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)
The explanation is written in the lower part of the diagram.
A downward revision is unavoidable.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の下方に〈物〉があるsomething is located in the lower part of a place
There is a small village in the lower part of the mountain.
- 下方を〈動詞〉to look/move toward the area below
I gazed downward through the airplane window.