Japanese

とす

しせんをおとす
Meaning: to cast one's eyes down; to look down
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

視
線
を
落
と
す

Example

She cast her eyes down sadly.

Usage Notes

Describes the action of looking downwards, often indicating sadness, shame, modesty, or deep reflection.

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