Japanese dictionary
How to say "under" in Japanese
〜の下に〜のしたに · no shita ni
"Under" in Japanese is 〜の下に (no shita ni): 机の下に (under the desk). "Under" a number is 〜未満 (miman).
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Ways to say "under" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 〜の下に〜のしたに · no shita ni | Under (a place). |
| 下した · shita | Under; below. |
| 〜未満〜みまん · miman | Under (a number); less than. |
How to use it
"Children under 12" is 十二歳未満の子ども. 未満 does not include the number.
"Under construction" is 工事中 (kōjichū).
Example sentences
- かばんは机の下に置いてください。Kaban wa tsukue no shita ni oite kudasai.Please put your bag under the desk.
- 猫がベッドの下にいます。Neko ga beddo no shita ni imasu.The cat is under the bed.
- 六歳未満は無料です。Rokusai miman wa muryō desu.Children under six are free.
- この道は工事中です。Kono michi wa kōjichū desu.This road is under construction.
- 橋の下を船が通りました。Hashi no shita o fune ga tōrimashita.A boat passed under the bridge.
- 予算は十万円未満です。Yosan wa jūman'en miman desu.The budget is under 100,000 yen.
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Questions
Does 未満 include the number?
No. 20歳未満 means under 20, not including 20. 以下 (ika) includes the number.
How do you say "under construction" in Japanese?
Say 工事中 (kōjichū).
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