ひく.い
hikui
JLPT N27 strokesKanjiLevel 51 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

低 is the kanji for "Lower". A common reading is ひく.い (hikui). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Lower

Also : Short · Humble

Readings

kunひく.い/ hikuikunひく.める/ hikumerukunひく.まる/ hikumaruonてい/ tei

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 低 represents 'LOWER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of lower.

Reading ·

On-reading: てい — remember this sound by associating it with lower. Kun-reading: ひく.い.

Example Sentences

価格を低く設定しました。

かかくをひくくせっていしました。

I set the price low.

体温が低いと免疫力が下がりやすいため、適度な運動で体を温めることが大切です。

たいおんがひくいとめんえきりょくがさがりやすいため、てきどなうんどうでからだをあたためることがたいせつです。

When body temperature is low, immunity tends to decrease, so it is important to warm the body with moderate exercise.

Vocabulary using 低

Learn 低 with Spaced Repetition

InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.