下す
おろす
orosu
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 32 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
下す (おろす (orosu)) means "to lower". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to lower
Also : to take down · to bring down
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Example Sentences
判断を下す前によく考えた。
はんだんをくだすまえによくかんがえた。
I thought carefully before making a decision.
最終的な判断を下すために、会議を開きました。
さいしゅうてきなはんだんをくだすために、かいぎをひらきました。
We held a meeting to make a final decision.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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