Meaning of 目下 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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目下JLPT 2
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Kana Readingめした
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Romajimeshita
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- subordinate; subordinates; inferior; inferiors; junior
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Example Sentences
目下, めした used in context
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なぜかうまくいかず、目下全戦全敗、「彼女いない歴＝自分の年齢」という寂しい生活を送っていました。
For some reason it didn't go well, shot down at every attempt, and he led a sad "History of no girlfriend = Age" life.
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The person in question is now staying in America.
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At present he is in Canada.
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Don't ignore your subordinates.
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This will do for the time being.
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Pull one's rank on one's inferiors.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
below, down, descend, give, low, inferior
On: カ, ゲ
Kun: した, しも, もと, さ.げる, さ.がる, くだ.る, くだ.り, くだ.す, -くだ.す, くだ.さる, お.ろす, お.りる
3 strokes
eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
On: モク, ボク
Kun: め, -め, ま-
5 strokes
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