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What is the Kanji for 'Descend' and 'Fall'? | 降

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Descend' and 'Fall', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Descend' and 'Fall' is 降.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Descend, Fall

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    fu

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    Example Word

    降りる: descend. The Japanese verb '降りる (おりる)' primarily means 'to descend' or 'to get off'. It is commonly used when referring to getting off a vehicle, such as a train or bus, or descending from a higher place like a mountain or stairs. For example: I will get off at the next station「次の駅で降ります」(つぎのえきでおります). He descended the mountain「彼は山を降りた」(かれはやまをおりた). Additionally, it can be used metaphorically, such as stepping down from a position or role. For example: The CEO decided to step down「社長は降りることに決めた」(しゃちょうはおりることにきめた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    444

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    以降

    Meaning

    After

    word

    降りる

    Meaning

    Descend

    word

    降る

    Meaning

    Fall

    word

    雨降り

    Meaning

    Rainfall

    word

    乗り降り

    Meaning

    Boarding, Alighting

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 26 kanji contain the part ⻖ as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Occasion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dangerous, Steep

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    Meaning

    Land

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    Meaning

    Exclude, Remove

    kanji

    Meaning

    Squad

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prevent, Defend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Limit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Hurt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Neighbor, Neighbouring

    kanji

    Meaning

    Separate, Isolate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Corner, Nook

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fall in, Collapse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Camp, Battle formation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attach, Affixed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Thwart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pottery

    kanji

    Meaning

    Majesty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exhibit, Line up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Accompany a superior

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follow, All

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mausoleum, Imperial mausoleum

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hump, Prosper

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slope, Heights

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crevice

Learn the Kanji

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What does 降 mean?

降 means 'Descend' and 'Fall'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.