下降
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Noun meaning a downward movement or decrease. Grammar note: This is an abstract noun; it can be used with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form a suru-verb (e.g., 『下降する』 kakou suru, 'to decline'), or as a standalone noun in phrases like 『下降の傾向』 (kakou no keikou, 'a trend of decline').
Theme
In a café, User and their friend Aya discuss recent economic trends and personal goals.
下降
かこう
decline, descent, fall
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of 'descent' as going down a hill — 『下』 (ka, 'down') + 『降』 (kou, 'descend') = 『下降』 (kakou, 'decline'). It sounds like 'cow going down' — a cow descending a slope!
Cultural Note
『下降』 (kakou, 'decline') is commonly used in economic reports, weather forecasts (e.g., temperature drop), or aviation contexts in Japan to describe downward trends or movements.
Forms
Base: 下降Noun meaning a downward movement or decrease. Grammar note: This is an abstract noun; it can be used with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form a suru-verb (e.g., 『下降する』 kakou suru, 'to decline'), or as a standalone noun in phrases like 『下降の傾向』 (kakou no keikou, 'a trend of decline').