以
Grammar & Usage
Prefix / Suffix / Particle
Formal / Academic
How it works
Used as a prefix or suffix to indicate boundaries (time, quantity, location) or as a prefix in compound conjunctions/adverbs to indicate means or cause.
Sample sentences
小学生以下は無料です。
Children belonging to the elementary school age group or younger are free of charge.
三日以内に返信してください。
Please reply within three days.
Quick facts
jlpt_level:N4
pitch_accent:Atamadaka (i-ka)
kanji_readings:[object Object]
Mnemonic
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Example
小学生以下は無料です。
Children belonging to the elementary school age group or younger are free of charge.
三日以内に返信してください。
Please reply within three days.
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