If you are bullied from your superior, this phrase is for you!
It metaphors a situation that persons in low position defeat higher position or this mind
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It is originated from Samurai.
Some samurais knock down their boss to be a boss instead. So it has a little negative meanings( not to have Loyalty).
下(ge)= It can be literally translated “low”.
剋(koku)= It implies “win or overcome”.
上(jou)= It has opposite meanings against 下, it means “high”
Finally
This phrase has the meaning above. It can be a motto for persons in difficult situation.
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