すとん

Frequency rank: 20,147. – 20,238.

Alsoストン

adverb taking the 'to' particle; adverb (fukushi)

(with a) thumponomatopoeic or mimetic word

This meaning describes a sound or action associated with a sudden, heavy impact or fall. It often implies something falling down or hitting the ground forcefully.

The door closed with a thump.

(hanging) straight downonomatopoeic or mimetic word

This meaning refers to the position or state of an object being suspended or positioned vertically, indicating a natural or relaxed state.

His hair is hanging straight down.

Example sentences3 results

It is characteristic of the fork ball, one of baseball's change-ups, that a ball that flew straight will drop suddenly just before the batter.

Tatoeba

On taking the medicine prescribed by the doctor the temperature of the child, which was 40 degrees, dropped rapidly.

Tatoeba

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すとん

Frequency rank: 20,147. – 20,238.

Alsoストン

adverb taking the 'to' particle; adverb (fukushi)

(with a) thumponomatopoeic or mimetic word

This meaning describes a sound or action associated with a sudden, heavy impact or fall. It often implies something falling down or hitting the ground forcefully.

The door closed with a thump.

(hanging) straight downonomatopoeic or mimetic word

This meaning refers to the position or state of an object being suspended or positioned vertically, indicating a natural or relaxed state.

His hair is hanging straight down.

Example sentences3 results

It is characteristic of the fork ball, one of baseball's change-ups, that a ball that flew straight will drop suddenly just before the batter.

Tatoeba

On taking the medicine prescribed by the doctor the temperature of the child, which was 40 degrees, dropped rapidly.

Tatoeba