下降
かこう
kakou
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 56 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
下降 (かこう (kakou)) means "Descent". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Descent
Also : Fall · Decline · Drop
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Example Sentences
気温の下降により、外出するのに厚いコートが必要だった。
きおんのかこうにより、がいしゅつするのにあついこーとがひつようだった。
Due to the drop in temperature, a thick coat was necessary for going outside.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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