下る
さがる
sagaru
verbVocabularyLevel 75 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

下る (さがる (sagaru)) means "to come down". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to come down

Also : to fall · to drop · to sink · to go down · to descend

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 下る (さがる) means 'to descend'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to descend.

Example Sentences

まいにち、下ります。

まいにち、さがります。

I like to come down.

私は下ります。

わたしはさがります。

I can come down.

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