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下りる
oriru
Description
「下りる」は、高い所から低い所へ動くことです。
"下りる" means to move from a high place to a low place.
バスや電車を「下りる」ときや、許可が「下りる」ときにも使います。
"下りる" is also used when getting off a bus or train, or when permission is granted.
Meanings
下りるoriru
to go down; descend from a high place
階段をゆっくり下りる。
Go down the stairs slowly.
下りるoriru
to get off a vehicle
次の駅で電車を下りる。
Get off the train at the next station.
下りるoriru
to be granted or issued (permission, money)
やっと許可が下りた。
The permission was finally granted.
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Notes
- Nuance
下りる is often for stairs/slopes; 降りる is more common for getting off vehicles.
- Etymology
下 (down) + りる verb ending; contrasts with 上る (go up).
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