下
N5しも
[shimo]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
lower reaches (of a river)
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
bottom; lower part
Less common meanings (3)
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)SlangNSFW
lower half (of the body, esp. the privates); feces (faeces); urine; menses
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)Historical
end; far from the imperial palace (i.e. far from Kyoto, esp. of western Japan)
5.nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'Slang
dirty (e.g. dirty jokes, etc.)
Other Readings
「下」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
川の下の方に橋がある。
There's a bridge downstream.
忠実なしもべとして仕えた。
I served as a faithful servant.
上から下まで全部読み直した。
I reread everything from top to bottom.