- 最低 — lowest / worst
- 高低 — height difference
- 低下 — decline / drop
- 低温 — low temperature
- 低速 — low speed
- 低気圧 — low pressure
- 低姿勢 — humble attitude
- 低学年 — lower grades (in school)
The left side 亻 (にんべん) means “person,” while the right part 氏 gives the sound. The whole suggests a person near the ground — hence “low.” It is used for describing physical height, status, tone, or humility.
For example, 低姿勢 refers to a modest or humble attitude.
気温が 低くなってきました。
The temperature has dropped.
彼は 低姿勢で 有名です。
He is known for his humble attitude.
