下る
N4くだる
降る
[kudaru]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to descend; to go down; to come down
2.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.)
3.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to pass (of time)
4.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to surrender; to capitulate
5.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to be less than; to be inferior to
Less common meanings (2)
6.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verbSlangNSFW
to have the runs; to have diarrhea
7.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verbSlangNSFW
to pass (in stool); to be discharged from the body
Example Sentences
この道を下ると駅に着きます。
If you go down this road, you'll reach the station.
判決は来週月曜日に下る予定だ。
The verdict is scheduled to be handed down next Monday.
登りより、山を下るのは楽だった。
Going down the mountain was easy.