～下
～か
ka
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 56 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～下 (～か (ka)) means "under ~". It is read ～か (ka). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
under ~
Also : below ~ · subordinate to ~
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Meaning ·
The word ～下 (～か) means 'under ~'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of under ~.
Example Sentences
上司の指導下で仕事をする。
じょうし の しどうか で しごとをする。
I work under my supervisor's guidance.
法律の管理下に置かれた。
ほうりつ の かんりか に おかれた。
It was placed under legal control.
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 May 19, 2026
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