Explanation

to fall; to drop

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Example Sentences

• リンゴが木から落ちた

  The apple fell from the tree.

  りんごがきからおちた

  ringo ga ki kara ochita

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• 雨が落ちてきた

  The rain is falling.

  あめがおちてきた

  ame ga ochite kita

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• 財布を落としてしまった

  I accidentally dropped my wallet.

  さいふをおとしてしまった

  saifu o otoshite shimatta

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• 誰かが足を踏んでくれたので、落ちるところだった

  Someone stepped on my foot, and I almost fell.

  だれかがあしをふんでくれたので、おちるところだった

  dareka ga ashi o funde kureta node, ochiru tokoro datta

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• 彼女は泣きながら椅子から落ちた

  She fell off the chair while crying.

  かのじょはなきながらいすからおちた

  kanojo wa naki nagara isu kara ochita

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Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• 'Ochiru' is a ru-verb, so it follows the conjugation rules for ru-verbs.
• It is important to understand the difference between 'ochiru' (to fall) and 'otosu' (to drop).
• This word is commonly used in everyday situations, so it's essential to practice its usage.
• Make sure to learn the various meanings and nuances of 'ochiru' to use it accurately.
• Try to incorporate 'ochiru' into your daily conversations to improve your language skills.

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