to move downward; to go down (e.g., a mountain, stairs); to descend.
朝、山を下りると霧が濃くなっていた。
When we went down the mountain in the morning, the fog had thickened.
エレベーターが故障したので、階段を下りるしかなかった。
The elevator broke, so we had no choice but to go down the stairs.
渓谷を下りる道は滑りやすいから気をつけてください。
Be careful on the path down the ravine because it's slippery.
to get off or alight from a vehicle or mount (e.g., bus, train, horse); to disembark; to get down.
次の駅で電車を降りて、友達と待ち合わせします。
I'll get off the train at the next station and meet my friend.
傘が邪魔なのでバスを降りて歩きます。
My umbrella is in the way, so I'll get off the bus and walk.
馬から降りるときは、ゆっくり体を傾けてください。
When getting down from a horse, lean your body slowly.
to step down; to retire from a post or post; to relinquish a position or role.
彼はスキャンダルの後で会長の座を降りた。
After the scandal he stepped down from his position as chairman.
連続失敗で監督を降りる決断をした。
He decided to resign as manager after a series of losses.
to be granted, issued, or approved (e.g., a permit, visa, or approval being granted from authorities).
ビザが下りたので、来月出張に行けます。
My visa was approved, so I can go on the business trip next month.
工事の許可が下りるまで作業は始められない。
Work can't start until the construction permit is granted.
to form (of frost, dew, mist, etc.); to settle down (e.g., dew forming on grass).
昨夜は冷え込んで、朝には霜が降りていた。
It got cold last night and there was frost in the morning.
山頂に霧が降りて視界が悪い。
Mist has settled on the summit and visibility is poor.
to be passed out of the body (used for parasites or bodily expulsions); to be expelled/passed (e.g., a roundworm).
子どもの便から回虫が下りているのが見つかった。
They found that a roundworm had been passed in the child's stool.