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の下で

Noun + の下で

Meanings

  • Under
  • Under the supervision of
  • On the basis of
  • Based on

About this pattern

Explanation

の下で is used to indicate being in a position or environment relative to something else. It can refer to physical location (where something happens under/within a certain area or context), supervision or guidance (under someone’s supervision or authority), and a basis or foundation for situations or actions (under the rules, principles, or conditions provided by something). It often describes how actions are carried out, or the conditions under which something occurs. Common contexts include places, authorities, rules, or conditions that influence the situation.

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Example sentences

子供は母の下で育った。

The child grew up under his mother's care.

この研究は教授の下で進められている。

The research is being conducted under the professor's supervision.

私たちは新しい規則の下で働くことになる。

We will have to work under the new rules.

その決定は専門家の下で行われた。

The decision was made under the guidance of experts.