In this lesson we will cover the usage of "A　の　下に   B" in Japanese, which means "B is Under/below/down/lower/younger(than) A." This structure is commonly used to describe the position of objects or people in relation to each other. Let's take a look at some examples to better understand how to use it in sentences.

For instance, suppose we have a sentence "机　の　下に 　ねこ　が　います。" (There is a cat under the table). Here, "机" (tsukue) means "table," "下に" (shita ni) means "under," and "ねこ" (neko) means "cat." By combining these elements, we can convey the idea that there is a cat beneath the table. This sentence structure allows us to describe the relative positions of objects or people accurately.

Another example is "いす　の　下に　スリッパ　が　あります。" (There is a (pair of) slippers under the chair). In this case, "いす" (isu) means "chair," "下に" (shita ni) means "under," and "スリッパ" (surippa) means "slippers." By using "いす　の　下に," we can express that the slippers are located below the chair. This construction enables us to convey precise spatial relationships.