Translation of Japanese word "落とす" to English
落とす
おとす
[otosu]
IPA: /otosu/
Meaning
VerbOf a liquid: to fall in drops or droplets.
How to use
落とす (otosu) — 'to drop'. Group 1. 財布を落とす — drop a wallet. 成績を落とす — lower one's grades.
🇬🇧 English
to drop
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 落とす
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おとす
Romaji Transcription: otosu
Example Sentences
本を落とす
ほんをおとす
To drop the book.
果物を落とす
かものをおとす
To drop the fruit.
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Common phrases
- 財布を落とす— to drop one's wallet / lose one's wallet
Frequency rank: #324 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "落とす" mean?▼
The Japanese word "落とす" means "to drop" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "落とす"?▼
The word "落とす" is read as "おとす" (otosu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "落とす"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "When you drop something, it falls to the ground.".
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