- to drop; to lose; to let fall; to shed (light); to cast (one's gaze); to pour in (liquid); to leave behind
- to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose; to spend money at a certain place; to omit; to leave out; to secretly let escape
- to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to fail (a course); to defeat (in an election)
- to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice); to lessen (e.g. production or body weight); to worsen (quality); to reduce (e.g. rank or popularity); to speak badly of; to make light of; to fall into straitened circumstances
- to fall into (e.g. a dilemma or sin); to make one's own; to have one's bid accepted; to force surrender; to take (e.g. an enemy camp or castle); to forcefully convince; to press for a confession; to deal with
- to download; to copy from a computer to another mediumcomputing
- to make someone swoon (judo)martial arts
- to finish a story (e.g. with the punch line)
- to finish (a period, e.g. of fasting)
- to win over; to seduce; to conquer (unwillingness)colloquialism
Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
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Generated definitions (experimental)
- to drop; to lose; to let fall; to shed (light); to cast (one's gaze); to pour in (liquid); to leave behind
- to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose; to spend money at a certain place; to omit; to leave out; to secretly let escape
- to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to fail (a course); to defeat (in an election)
- to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice); to lessen (e.g. production or body weight); to worsen (quality); to reduce (e.g. rank or popularity); to speak badly of; to make light of; to fall into straitened circumstances
- to fall into (e.g. a dilemma or sin); to make one's own; to have one's bid accepted; to force surrender; to take (e.g. an enemy camp or castle); to forcefully convince; to press for a confession; to deal with
- to download; to copy from a computer to another medium
- to make someone swoon (judo)
- to finish a story (e.g. with the punch line)
- to finish (a period, e.g. of fasting)
- to win over; to seduce; to conquer (unwillingness)
This meaning refers to the action of unintentionally or intentionally causing something to fall or to let go of something. It can also refer to shining light on something or directing attention towards it.
This meaning involves the act of removing something unwanted, such as dirt or makeup. It can also refer to the act of spending money casually or omitting information without drawing attention.
This meaning expresses the idea of experiencing a loss in a competitive setting, such as a game or exam. It can also refer to the action of rejecting someone or failing to succeed in an election.
This meaning indicates a reduction or decline in some aspect, whether it be physical posture, production levels, or reputation. It can also imply negative comments about someone or something.
This meaning involves entering a difficult situation or successfully claiming something, often through assertive or overwhelming actions.
This usage describes the act of transferring data or files from one place to another, typically from the internet or a computer.
This meaning describes a specific technique in judo where an opponent is thrown off balance and is metaphorically made to "swoon" or lose composure.
This meaning signifies concluding a narrative, often with a surprising or funny ending that resolves the buildup.
This refers to completing a set duration of an activity, particularly in relation to fasting or another obligation.
This meaning describes the act of persuading or winning someone's affection or agreement, often in a romantic context or to overcome resistance.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きごう(きごう)the act of dropping or losingきごう(きごう)to spend money at a certain placeきごう(きごう)to lose a matchきごう(きごう)to lower one's shoulders (typically expresses sadness or disappointment)きごう(きごう)to lower one's rank or statusきごう(きごう)to drop litterきごう(きごう)to let a secret escapeきごう(きごう)to download (data)きごう(きごう)to finish a story with the punch lineきごう(きごう)to make light of a situation temporarilyきごう(きごう)to win over the opponent (in terms of persuasion or seduction)
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If you have any opinions concerning traffic calming devices (humps, curb extensions, etc.) please write them.
In short some guns have excellent security systems to prevent accidental firing (e.g. when dropped), others don't.
We sped into the narrow track, hardly dropping any speed. "It's a short cut!" "Oi! It's a footpath!!"