Entry
アップダウン
appu daun
A pattern of rises and falls; ups and downs.
Meaning
A Japanese compound used for alternating increases and decreases, or a general pattern of fluctuation.
- fluctuation
- alternating rise and fall
Examples
Example Sentences
このコースはアップダウンが激しいので、歩くのが大変だ。
This course has many steep ups and downs, making it difficult to walk.
最近、成績のアップ・ダウンが激しくて悩んでいる。
I am worried because there have been many ups and downs in my grades recently.
感情のアップダウンを抑えるために、深呼吸をする。
I take deep breaths to control the ups and downs of my emotions.
Related
アップスタイル
appu sutairu
A hairstyle with the hair swept up.
カウントアウト
kaunto auto
A boxing count after a knockdown.
スピードダウン
supiido daun
A slowdown; the act of becoming slower.
トーンダウン
toon daun
Reducing the intensity or sharpness of something.
スリムアップ
surimu appu
The process of losing weight or becoming thinner.
スリップダウン
surippu daun
A fall in boxing caused by slipping rather than a hit.
See Also
ダッチアカウント
dacchi akaunto
The act of sharing the cost of a meal or service equally among participants.
アプザイレン
apuzairen
The act of descending a rope down a steep surface.
ハングアップ
hangu appu
A state where a computer program or system stops responding to input.
ノックダウン
nokkudaun
The act of knocking an opponent down, especially in boxing.
Entry Questions
What does アップダウン mean in Japanese?
アップダウン means A pattern of rises and falls; ups and downs.
How do you read アップダウン?
アップダウン is read as あっぷだうん and romanized as appudaun.
What language does アップダウン come from?
The source language for アップダウン is English.
What type of gairaigo is アップダウン?
アップダウン is listed as Pure Gairaigo, Wasei-Eigo, and Compound.
Source Details
- Entry ID
- 1016630
- Source
- JMdict_english
- Revision
- JMdict.2026-04-17
- Review notes
- Needs review
- Active language
- English
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