How to Say ‘Slope down’ in Japanese
下り
kudari
[koo-dah-ree]
💬 Usage Tip: [下り] describes a downhill slope, especially on a green. A [下り] putt usually rolls faster, so be careful with speed.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Reading the green is a big part of golf in Japan too, and words like [上り] and [下り] come up constantly during friendly rounds.
Phrase Breakdown
下り
kudari
[koo-dah-ree]
downhill slope
Refers to a putt that goes downhill. The ball tends to roll faster on this kind of line.
このパットは下りです。
This putt is downhill.
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