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降りる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 降りる.
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1
Esp. 下りる
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to come down
Examples
あのプロのスキーヤーは離れ業をしながら山をおりるのが好きだった。
The professional skier liked to "hot-dog" down the mountain.
2
Esp. 降りる
to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to disembark; to dismount
Examples
ここで降りましょう。
Let's get off here.
3
to step down; to retire; to give up; to quit; to fold
4
Esp. 下りる
to be granted; to be issued; to be given
5
Esp. 降りる
to form (of frost, dew, mist, etc.)
Examples
今朝は露が降りた。
The dew fell this morning.
6
Esp. 下りる
to be passed (from the body; e.g. of a roundworm)
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