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VocabJLPT N4

under

Noun

Definitions

1. under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.)
2. under (a flag, the sun, etc.)

This noun expresses the idea of being "under" someone's care, guidance, or influence, or within a certain condition or situation. It often appears in formal expressions such as "under the supervision of" or "under these circumstances."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Even so, I want to keep going under my teacher.

Sentence 2

Is it fun working under your senior?

Sentence 3

"Are you studying under that teacher?" they asked.

Sentence 4

Wait, you're under the same teacher too?

Sentence 5

She grew stronger under a strict teacher.