JLPT N1 Advanced
見下す
To look down on, despise, or treat with contempt.
Readings
Other forms
見下します polite form
見下した plain past
見下して te-form
見下さない plain negative
見下される passive form
Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To look down on" / "To condescend
Describes the attitude of viewing someone as inferior in ability, status, or character compared to oneself.
Example
お金持ち だから と いって 、 人 を 見下して は いけない 。
Just because you're rich doesn't mean you should look down on people.
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