下り
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Base noun form. Refers to a train or transportation service that moves away from a central point, typically Tokyo. Often used in compound terms like 『下り列車』 (kudari ressha, 'down-train').
Theme
User and their friend Ken are at Shinjuku Station, trying to figure out which platform to take for their trip to Yokohama.
下り
くだり
down-train (going away from Tokyo)
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Imagine a train going 'down' away from Tokyo. 'Down' sounds like 'kuda-ri' — think of 'kuda' as 'go down' to remember 『下り』 (kuda-ri, 'down-train').
Cultural Note
In Japan, train directions are often labeled as 『下り』 (kuda-ri, 'down-train') for trains moving away from Tokyo or a major city, and 『上り』 (nobo-ri, 'up-train') for trains heading toward it. This is common on schedules and station signs.
Forms
Base: 下りBase noun form. Refers to a train or transportation service that moves away from a central point, typically Tokyo. Often used in compound terms like 『下り列車』 (kudari ressha, 'down-train').