降る
N5くだる
下る
[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
Other Readings
「降る」 has another reading with different meanings.
Example Sentences
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.