Japanese

ちる
Meaning: to fall (of blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 散る 散らない
Polite 散ります 散りません
Past 散った 散らなかった
Polite + Past 散りました 散りませんでした
Te-form 散って 散らなくて
Potential 散れる 散れない
Passive 散られる 散られない
Causative 散らせる 散らせない
Causative + Passive 散らされる 散らされない
Imperative 散れ 散るな

Handwriting

散
る

Example

The cherry blossoms are falling in the wind.

Usage Notes

Often used specifically for flower petals or leaves falling from a tree.

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