Translation and Meaning of: 引き下げる - hikisageru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 引き下げる (hikisageru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hikisageru
Kana: ひきさげる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: pull down; to decrease; reduce; to remove
Meaning in English: to pull down;to lower;to reduce;to withdraw
Definition: fazer baixo.
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Explanation and Etymology - (引き下げる) hikisageru
The Japanese word 「引き下げる」 (hikisageru) is a verb that can be translated as "reduce," "lower," or "decrease." The etymology of this expression reveals the composition of two main elements: 「引き」 (hiki), derived from the verb 「引く」 (hiku), which means "to pull" or "to drag," and 「下げる」 (sageru), which means "to lower" or "to reduce." Therefore, in general terms, 「引き下げる」 implies the act of pulling something down, in the sense of reducing or decreasing.
The origin of the term dates back to the traditional use of the Japanese language where it was necessary to describe actions related to the decrease of quantities, prices, or even status. This verb is frequently used in contexts involving economics and finance, for example, when there is a reduction in prices or interest rates. Furthermore, the term is also applicable in more general contexts, such as a reduction in temperature or sound levels.
In terms of grammar, 「引き下げる」 is a verb from the ichidan group, which has a relatively simple conjugation in Japanese. It is widely used in both formal and informal language and can be found in various sentence constructions. The flexibility of this verb allows it to be adapted for different situations, demonstrating its importance and frequency in everyday Japanese vocabulary. It is not uncommon to see the word in news headlines, especially on topics that address economic adjustments or changes in government policies.
Verbal conjugation of 引き下げる
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 引き下げる (hikisageru)
- 引き下げる dictionary form
- 引き下げます polite way
- 引き下げて form you
- 引き下げた past form
- 引き下げよう conditional form
Synonyms and similar words
- 減らす (herasu) - Decrease; reduce the amount.
- 下げる (sageru) - Download; lower; generally used to describe the action of lowering something physically.
- 削減する (sakugetsu suru) - Reduce; cut expenses or resources, usually in a management context.
- 縮小する (shukushou suru) - Reduce; to shrink in size or scale, often in technical contexts.
- ダウンする (daun suru) - Decrease; fall; used in informal contexts, such as reduction of status or performance.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: ひきさげる hikisageru
How to Write in Japanese - (引き下げる) hikisageru
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (引き下げる) hikisageru:
Example Sentences - (引き下げる) hikisageru
Below are some example sentences:
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
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