降る
くだる
下る
[kudaru]
Meanings
1.GodanIntransitive
to descend; to go down; to come down
2.GodanIntransitive
to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.)
3.GodanIntransitive
to pass (of time)
4.GodanIntransitive
to surrender; to capitulate
5.GodanIntransitive
to be less than; to be inferior to
Less common meanings (2)
6.GodanIntransitiveSlangNSFW
to have the runs; to have diarrhea
7.GodanIntransitiveSlangNSFW
to pass (in stool); to be discharged from the body
Other Readings
「降る」 has another reading with different meanings.
Related Words
Examples
山を降るときは足元に気をつけてね。
Be careful of your footing when going down the mountain.
坂を降ったら駅がすぐ見える。
Once you go down the slope, you can see the station right away.
川に沿ってずっと降れば海に出られるはずだよ。
If you keep going down along the river, you should reach the sea.