Explanation

to fall down; to trip

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Example Sentences

• 彼は階段で転びました

  He fell down on the stairs.

  かれはかいだんでころびました

  kare wa kaidan de korobimashita

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• 私は道で転んで足を痛めました

  I tripped on the road and hurt my leg.

  わたしはみちでころんであしをいためました

  watashi wa michi de koronde ashi o itamemashita

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• 彼はバナナの皮で転んでしまった

  He slipped and fell on a banana peel.

  かれはばななのかわでころんでしまった

  kare wa banana no kawa de koronde shimatta

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• ハイヒールで転ぶことがよくあります

  I often trip wearing high heels.

  はいひーるでころぶことがよくあります

  haihīru de korobu koto ga yoku arimasu

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• 油で床が滑って転ばないように気をつけてください

  Be careful not to slip and fall on the floor covered in oil.

  あぶらでゆかがすべってころばないようにきをつけてください

  abura de yuka ga subette korobanai you ni ki o tsukete kudasai

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Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• 'Korobu' is an u-verb, so it follows the regular u-verb conjugation patterns.
• This word commonly refers to physically falling or tripping, but can also be used metaphorically.
• It is important to understand its kanji (転ぶ) and practice reading and writing it.
• Try creating sentences using 'korobu' to reinforce your understanding of its usage.
• Explore related words to expand your vocabulary and comprehension.

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