いか (Less than (or equal to))
Less than (or equal to), Under・(and) below, Any less・fewer, Not exceeding
JLPT N4
Pattern
Number + 以下
How it works
以下 (いか) after a number means “or less / and under”, including the number itself: 3さい以下 (three and under).
Examples
- 6さい以下の 子どもは 無料です。Children six and under are free.
- テストが 60点以下なら、もう一度 受けます。If you score 60 or less, you retake the test.
Related grammar
- 以上 ①More than (or equal to), Over・(and) above, Any more・Greater, Exceeding
- いがいExcept・besides, Other than, With the exception of
- の次にNext to (rank), Second to, Ranked after
- ずっと ①Continuously, All throughout, Entire time, Ever (since), The whole time, All the way
- 各Each, Every, Respective, Various
- だいたいMost・mostly, Adequately・generally, For the most part, Roughly・approximately, In the first place
Further reading
Bunpro N4 · Lesson 5Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.