Word details
低い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 低い
Dictionary
Entry
1
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.)
Examples
この机は私にはちょっと低い。
This desk is a little low for me.
2
low (position); close to the ground
3
short (height)
4
deep (voice); in a low key; low (volume)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
低
7 strokes
Frequency: 435
JLPT N3
Grade 4
Meanings
lower
short
humble
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひく.い
ひく.める
ひく.まる
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