下 kanji: meaning “below”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N53 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- below
- On'yomi
- カ、ゲ
- Kun'yomi
- した、さ・がる、くだ・る、しも
Picture story to remember 下
Roots grow below the ground, hanging under the soil.
Parts in this story:一
How to write 下: stroke order
下 is written with 3 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 下
- 下級かきゅうlower grade
- 下したbelow, under
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