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降下
kouka
Description
「降下」は、高い所から下へおりることや、数字などが下がることをあらわす少しかたい言葉です。
"降下" is a somewhat formal word meaning to go down from a high place or for numbers to decrease.
飛行機や気温、パラシュートなどについて、ニュースや説明でよく使われます。
It is often used in news and explanations about airplanes, temperature, parachutes, and so on.
Meanings
降下kouka
descent; coming or moving down from a high place
飛行機が空港に向かって降下を始めた。
The airplane began its descent toward the airport.
降下kouka
a drop or fall in a value or level
夜になって気温が急に降下した。
The temperature suddenly dropped at night.
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Notes
- Etymology
降 (to descend) + 下 (down, below), both pointing to downward movement.
- Nuance
降下 stresses moving downward; 低下 is more for quality/ability declining.
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