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上下

jouge, ueshita, kamishimo

Description

「上下」は、上と下のことです。物の位置や、値段が上がったり下がったりすることを言うときによく使います。

"上下" means up and down. It is often used when talking about the position of things or when prices go up and down.

Meanings

上下jouge

top and bottom; up and down

この本を上下に動かしてください。

Please move this book up and down.

上下jouge

to rise and fall; fluctuate

株の値段が上下しています。

The stock prices are fluctuating.

上下ueshita

the top and bottom reversed; upside down

箱の上下が逆ですよ。

The top and bottom of the box are reversed.

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Notes

  • Reading

    jouge for direction/fluctuation, ueshita for physical top-vs-bottom, kamishimo for old formal wear.

  • Nuance

    上下する means fluctuate; often used for prices, temperature, and stock values.

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