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下ろす

orosu

Description

「下ろす」は、高い所にある物を低い所に動かす時に使う言葉です。

"下ろす" is used when moving something from a high place to a lower place.

銀行でお金を下ろす時にも、この言葉を使います。

This word is also used when withdrawing money at a bank.

Meanings

下ろすorosu

to take down; to lower something

棚から本を下ろしてください。

Please take the book down from the shelf.

下ろすorosu

to withdraw money from a bank

銀行でお金を下ろしました。

I withdrew money at the bank.

下ろすorosu

to let someone off; to drop off

駅で友達を下ろした。

I dropped off my friend at the station.

Related words

降りる下がる上げる下げるおろす

Notes

  • Etymology

    transitive verb pairing with intransitive 下りる (oriru); the す ending marks the transitive form.

  • Nuance

    下ろす can also mean grating (radish) or using something new for the first time.

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