Grammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 14
Structure of 以下(いか):
Noun + Amount + 以下
それ(1) + 以下
(1) これ、あれ
Details about 以下(いか):
In order to mark something as 'equal to, or less than (A)', 以下 will be used. This is simply a combination of the kanji 以 which means 'by means of', and 下 'below'. This expression may also be translated as 'under (A)', or 'fewer than (A)'.
To use 以下, attach it to the amount that you want to highlight as the 'maximum' amount.
To use 以下, attach it to the amount that you want to highlight as the 'maximum' amount.
- 17歳以下の方は保護者の方と来てください。For those of the ages 17 and under, please come with a guardian.
- この車は30万円以下だった。This car was under 300,000 yen.
- 以下同文。The rest is the same. (Usually seen in documents to notify the reader that the rest of the document basically repeats what has already been said)
- 空港には以下のものを持って来てください。Please bring the following to the airport.
以下(いか)
Usage Notes for 以下(いか):
Synonyms for 以下(いか):
以上 ①
More than (or equal to), Over・(and) above, Any more・Greater, Exceeding
Example of 以下(いか)
この家は2000万円以下です。
This house costs less than 20 million yen.
日本では17歳以下の人は運転が出来ない。
In Japan, those 17 or younger cannot drive.
80点以下なら、もう一回テストを受けなくてはいけない。
If you get 80 points or less, you have to take the test one more time.
5000円以下のコーヒーメーカーがないんですか。
Are there no coffee makers below 5000 yen?
これ以下の値段がありません。
There are none under this price.
Grammar same lesson
大体(だいたい)
Most・mostly, Adequately・generally, For the most part, Roughly・approximately, In the first place
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