noun
down-train; train heading away from the starting point
Refers to a train traveling away from the starting point of its route, typically away from Tokyo. Often used in timetables and announcements.
次の下り電車は何時に出ますか。
What time does the next down-train leave?
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
down-slope; downward going
Describes a downward slope or movement. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
この道は下り坂が続いている。
This road continues downhill.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
downbound (esp. away from Tokyo)
Used for trains, buses, or traffic heading away from Tokyo or a major center. Often contrasted with 上り (のぼり).
下りの新幹線は東京を出るとすぐにスピードを上げる。
The downbound Shinkansen speeds up soon after leaving Tokyo.
noun, noun, used as a prefix
Indicates movement or direction downstream or downhill. Can be used as a prefix in compounds like 下り坂 (downhill slope) or 下り船 (downstream boat). Antonym: 上り (のぼり).
Antonyms: 上り
川の下り方向に船を進めた。
We moved the boat downstream.
下り坂では自転車のスピードが出やすい。
On a downhill slope, bicycles easily pick up speed.