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VocabJLPT N5

to fall

Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to fall
2. to drop
3. to set (of the sun or moon)
4. to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.)

This intransitive verb means to fall or drop, referring to something coming down from a higher place. It can be used for physical objects falling, as well as more abstract uses such as grades dropping or a stain coming out. Context will help determine which specific meaning is intended.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, what just fell? That scared me.

Sentence 2

"Something fell from up there!" the kid said.

Sentence 3

If you put it there, it'll just fall right off.

Sentence 4

Whoa, something fell again!

Sentence 5

A flower fell from the tree.