Dictionary
English - Japanese
Below
bəˈloʊ
Very common
~ 1600
~ 1600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
下に (したに), 以下 (いか), 劣る (おとる), 下回る (したまわる)
Below meanings in Japanese
下に (したに)
Example:
The cat is below the table.
猫はテーブルの下にいます。
Please see the instructions below.
以下の指示をご覧ください。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate a physical position lower than something else or to refer to text that follows.
Note: This usage is very common in both written and spoken contexts.
以下 (いか)
Example:
The results are below average.
結果は平均以下です。
Please refer to the points below.
以下のポイントを参照してください。
Usage: formalContext: Commonly used in reports, academic writing, or formal communication to indicate something is lesser or lower.
Note: This form is often used in written contexts, especially when discussing data or information.
劣る (おとる)
Example:
His skills are below those of his peers.
彼のスキルは同僚に劣っています。
The quality of this product is below standard.
この商品の質は基準以下です。
Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts comparing quality or performance, indicating that something is not as good as another.
Note: This meaning conveys a sense of inferiority and is often used in evaluations.
下回る (したまわる)
Example:
The temperature will drop below freezing tonight.
今夜の気温は氷点下に下回ります。
The donation fell below expectations.
寄付は期待を下回りました。
Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts where something is measured and falls short of a certain level or standard.
Note: This term is often used in discussions about performance metrics or statistics.
Below's synonyms
Under
Under means in or to a position below or beneath something.
Example: The keys are under the mat.
Note: Under is often used to indicate physical position or location, similar to below.
Beneath
Beneath means in or to a lower position than something.
Example: The treasure is buried beneath the tree.
Note: Beneath is more formal and literary compared to below, but both convey a similar meaning of being under something.
Underneath
Underneath means directly below or beneath something.
Example: She hid the gift underneath her bed.
Note: Underneath is often used to describe something that is directly beneath or covered by something else, similar to below.
Below expressions, common phrases
Below the belt
To say something that is unfair or cruel.
Example: His comments were below the belt and hurtful.
Note: The literal meaning of 'below' is lower in position, but in this phrase, it refers to something inappropriate or unfair.
Below par
Not up to the usual or expected standard.
Example: Her performance was below par, she usually does much better.
Note: While 'below' indicates a lower position, 'below par' refers to performance not meeting expectations.
Below the radar
To go unnoticed or undetected.
Example: The issue went below the radar until it became a major problem.
Note: Although 'below' usually indicates physical position, here, it refers to something not being noticed.
Below the surface
Refers to something hidden or not immediately visible.
Example: There are many issues below the surface that need to be addressed.
Note: While 'below' refers to a lower physical position, 'below the surface' refers to hidden or underlying issues.
Below the fold
Refers to content not immediately visible without scrolling or unfolding.
Example: The important information was placed below the fold in the newspaper.
Note: While 'below' indicates a lower position, 'below the fold' refers to content that is not immediately visible.
Below stairs
Refers to the lower floor or basement of a building.
Example: The servants live below stairs in the grand mansion.
Note: While 'below' indicates a lower position, 'below stairs' specifically refers to the lower area of a building.
Below the line
Refers to items not included in the main calculation or total.
Example: Expenses that are below the line are not included in the total budget.
Note: While 'below' suggests a lower position, 'below the line' refers to items excluded from the main calculation.
Below freezing
Refers to a temperature that is below the freezing point of water.
Example: The temperature dropped below freezing last night.
Note: While 'below' indicates a lower position, 'below freezing' specifically refers to temperatures below the freezing point.
Below - Examples
The cat is hiding below the table.
Please sign your name below the dotted line.
The temperature is dropping below freezing.
Below grammar
Below - Adposition (Adposition) / Preposition or subordinating conjunction (Preposition or subordinating conjunction)
Lemma: below
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): below
Syllables, Separation and Stress
below Contains 2 syllables: be • low
Phonetic transcription: bi-ˈlō
be low , bi ˈlō (The red syllable is stressed)
Below - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
below: ~ 1600 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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