- to fall (over, down); to collapse; to take a fall; to topple
- to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to cave in; to crumble; to give away
- to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to break down (e.g. from overwork)
- to die; to be killed
- to go bankrupt (of a company, bank, etc.); to fail; to collapse; to go under
- to be defeated (in a game); to lose
- to fall (of a government, dictator, etc.); to be overthrown
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
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- to fall (over, down); to collapse; to take a fall; to topple
- to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to cave in; to crumble; to give away
- to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to break down (e.g. from overwork)
- to die; to be killed
- to go bankrupt (of a company, bank, etc.); to fail; to collapse; to go under
- to be defeated (in a game); to lose
- to fall (of a government, dictator, etc.); to be overthrown
This meaning refers to physically losing balance or being unable to remain upright, often implying suddenness or unexpectedness.
This usage describes structures or objects that are unable to support themselves and therefore break apart or fail physically.
This meaning pertains to a person's health declining to the point where they cannot get out of bed due to illness or fatigue.
This meaning indicates the end of life due to external or internal forces.
This usage refers to businesses or financial institutions failing to maintain their operational status, often due to insolvency.
This meaning involves not achieving success in competition or games, resulting in a loss.
This signifies a political change where an authority is removed from power, often unexpectedly.
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Refers to falling over or collapsing, often due to weakness or an outside force.
Refers to falling or tumbling, usually while losing balance while walking or running.
Refers to crumbling or collapsing, often used in the context of structures or physical forms.
Refers to defeat or losing, especially in a competitive context.
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The front wheel plays an important role in two-wheeled vehicles moving without falling over.
Mr Pryor collapsed with a subarachnoid haemorrhage when rehearsing for a performance in Paris. He was taken to local hospital but passed away at 4:23 pm.
It's geared pretty much towards real fighting isn't it? Apart from the eyes, crotch, and attacks against fallen opponents just about anything goes ...