N4
おとす (otosu)
落とす
to drop, to lose (something)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Transitive verb. Refers to causing something to fall or letting go of something, often accidentally. (何かをうっかり地面に落としたり、なくしたりする時に使います。)
📝 Example Sentences
財布を電車の中で落としてしまいました。
I dropped my wallet on the train.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "落とす"!
携帯電話を_______しまいました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 携帯電話が手から離れて地面などに落ちた状態を表すので、「落とす」を使います。
English: 'Otoshite' (dropped) is used to describe the state of a mobile phone falling from one's hand to the ground.
English: 'Otoshite' (dropped) is used to describe the state of a mobile phone falling from one's hand to the ground.
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