Vocabulary

What does 下ろす (おろす, orosu) mean?

下ろす (おろす, orosu) means to take down, to lower.

Quick facts
Readingおろす
Romajiorosu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
おろす
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonorosu

to take down, to lower

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to take down; to bring down; to lower (a hand, flag, shutter, etc.)
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to unload (goods, a truck, etc.)
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to withdraw (money)
  4. 4godan verb · transitive to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
  5. 5godan verb · transitive to cut off; to fillet (fish); to grate (e.g. radish)

Example sentences

  • I'll take the luggage down from the shelf.

  • I'll drop off the luggage at the next corner.

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