JLPT N3 Intermediate
下り
A downhill slope, or an outbound route heading away from a central city like Tokyo.
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Other forms
下る verb form
降り alternative kanji
1 Noun
Downhill / Downward Slope
Refers to a physical descent or downward inclination on a road, staircase, or mountain trail.
Example
ここ から は 下り だから 楽 だ よ 。
It's all downhill from here, so it'll be easy.
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2 Noun
Outbound (Away from a City Center)
Describes a train or traffic lane heading away from a central metropolis, typically Tokyo, toward the countryside.
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