谷底
also: たにそこ
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Meanings
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valley floor; bottom of a gorge; bottom of a ravine
Refers to the lowest part of a valley, gorge, or ravine. Often used in geographical descriptions or metaphorically for a low point.
A small stream was flowing at the bottom of the valley.
Due to the recession, the economy is at rock bottom.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に落ちるto fall into (the bottom of) a place
He slipped while climbing and fell to the bottom of the valley.
- 〈場所〉から這い上がるto climb back up from a low point
He climbed back up from the lowest point of his life.
- 〈場所〉を見下ろすto look down into a place
Looking down into the valley bottom from the bridge made me dizzy.