Translation and Meaning of: 下げる - sageru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 下げる (sageru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: sageru
Kana: さげる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n4
Translation / Meaning: to hang; lower; wear again; to dismiss; grant yourself
Meaning in English: to hang;to lower;to move back;to wear;to dismiss;to grant
Definition: To move something to a lower position.
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Explanation and Etymology - (下げる) sageru
The Japanese word 「下げる」 (sageru) is a verb that means "to lower" or "to descend." Its etymology traces back to the kanji characters 「下」, which means "low" or "below," and 「げる」, a form of conjugation of the verb indicating the action of moving something to a lower position. This combination of characters provides a clear insight into the function and meaning of the word in the context of the Japanese language.
"「下げる」 is frequently used in various situations in daily life in Japan. For example, it can be used to describe the action of lowering a physical object, such as putting a tray down on a table, or moving something down in your house. Furthermore, the term can have more abstract applications, such as reducing prices, lowering sound volume, or decreasing levels in general, whether of intensity or temperature. This versatility makes 「下げる」 a quite common and useful expression in Japanese vocabulary."
Moreover, the verb 「下げる」 can be conjugated in various forms, allowing the speaker to adapt to different verb tenses and levels of politeness in conversation. For example, the polite form "下げます" (sagemasu) would be used in a formal environment, while "下げた" (sageta) indicates the past form. These variations provide the speaker with the necessary flexibility to communicate descents in different contexts, while maintaining appropriate etiquette in language according to social situations. Understanding and proper use of 「下げる」 are essential for any student of the Japanese language, offering a clear notion of descending movements both physical and abstract.
Verbal conjugation of 下げる
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 下げる (sageru)
- 下げる - Affirmative present form
- 下げない - Negative present form
- 下げた - Affirmative past form
- 下げなかった Negative past form
- 下げよう - Imperative form
- 下げさせる - Potential form
- 下げられる - Passive form
- 下げます - Polite shape
Synonyms and similar words
- 降ろす (orosu) - to go down, to take something from a high place
- 減らす (herasu) - reduce the amount or level of something
- 落とす (otosu) - let something fall, to make something fall
- 低下する (teika suru) - decrease, fall to a lower level (such as performance)
- 引き下げる (hikisa geru) - reduce, especially in a context of price or level
Words related
tsui
just now); enough (close); involuntarily; unconsciously; by mistake; against someone's better judgment
How to Write in Japanese - (下げる) sageru
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (下げる) sageru:
Example Sentences - (下げる) sageru
Below are some example sentences:
Kakaku wo sageru hitsuyou ga aru
It is necessary to lower the price.
You need to lower the price.
- 価格 (kakaku) - price
- を (wo) - object particle
- 下げる (sageru) - reduce, lower
- 必要 (hitsuyou) - need
- が (ga) - subject particle
- ある (aru) - exist
Bukka wo hikisageru hitsuyou ga aru
It is necessary to reduce prices.
- 物価 - prices of goods and services
- を - object particle
- 引き下げる - reduce, lower
- 必要 - required
- が - subject particle
- ある - exist, have
Watashi wa kagi wo kaban ni burasagerimashita
I put the key in my bag.
I put the key in my bag.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 鍵 (kagi) - noun that means "key"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 鞄 (kaban) - noun that means "backpack" or "bag"
- に (ni) - particle that indicates the destination or location of the object
- ぶら下げました (burasagemashita) - verb that means "to hang" or "to suspend"
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