Japanese

とす

おとす
Meaning: to drop; to lose; to fail (an exam)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 落とす 落とさない
Polite 落とします 落としません
Past 落とした 落とさなかった
Polite + Past 落としました 落としませんでした
Te-form 落として 落とさなくて
Potential 落とせる 落とせない
Passive 落とされる 落とされない
Causative 落とさせる 落とさせない
Imperative 落とせ 落とすな

Handwriting

落
と
す

Example sentences

I noticed I had dropped my wallet and hurried back.
もし、そこの方、ハンカチを落としましたよ。
Excuse me, you there, you dropped your handkerchief.
この時計は、落とした拍子に壊れてしまった。
This watch broke when I dropped it.
この洗剤は汚れを落とす力が非常に強力だ。
This detergent has a very powerful cleaning power.
車のスピードを落としてください。
Please slow down the car speed.
シャツの汚れを落とした。
I washed off the stain on the shirt.
木を揺すって、実を落とした。
I shook the tree and dropped the fruit.
その辺りで鍵を落とした
I dropped my key around there.
試合に負けて、彼はがっくりと肩を落とした。
After losing the match, he dropped his shoulders in disappointment.
財布を落としてしまい、帰り道がわからなくなって途方に暮れた。
I lost my wallet and didn't know the way home, so I was at a loss.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for physically dropping objects, but also figuratively for failing exams or losing items.

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