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VocabJLPT N2

to take down

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Also written as 降ろす

Definitions

1. to take down
2. to bring down
3. to drop off (a passenger)
4. to withdraw (money)

This word has several meanings depending on context, including to lower something, to withdraw money from a bank, to grate food, or to wholesale goods. Pay attention to the context and any accompanying kanji writing to understand which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Can I cry once I put the bags down?" she joked.

Sentence 2

When would you like to bring the curtain down?

Sentence 3

After morning assembly, we took down the company flag.

Sentence 4

Hold on, I'm just getting my bags down!

Sentence 5

The workers took down the sign from up high.