downwards

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adverb

not-comparable

Towards a lower place; towards what is below. / Towards something which is lower in order, smaller, inferior, etc.

Japanese Meaning

下方に向かって / 下に向かう方向性を示す

The hikers followed the narrow trail that sloped sharply downwards into the valley.

ハイカーたちは狭い道をたどり、急に谷へと下っていった。

Sense（1）

Towards a lower place; towards what is below.

Gravity pulls everything downwards.

Sense（2）

Towards something which is lower in order, smaller, inferior, etc.

After the rise in oil prices, the economy headed downwards.