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下る (くだる)to descend; to go down; to come down

  1. to descend; to go down; to come downGodan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb
  2. to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.)Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb
  3. to pass (of time)Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb
  4. to surrender; to capitulateGodan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb
  5. to be less than; to be inferior toGodan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb
  6. to have the runs; to have diarrheaGodan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

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下る下下車下院低下地下引き下げ以下殿下陛下
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