とし【おとし】

Frequency rank: 16,350. – 16,411.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. dropping; losingabbreviation
  2. missing item; something one forgot to write down
  3. trap
  4. wooden protrusion from a Japanese door frame that fits a hole in the threshold, acting as a lock when closed
  5. conclusion (of a speech, etc.)
  6. metallic bowl used to hold the charcoal in a wooden hibachisee also
Forms
  • とし【おとし】Frequency rank: 16,350. – 16,411.
  • し【おとし】
  • おとし
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. dropping; losing
    2. This meaning is used when referring to something that has fallen from a place or is no longer in one's possession.
    He dropped his smartphone.
    I accidentally lost my wallet.
  2. missing item; something one forgot to write down
    3. This meaning refers to an item that has been overlooked or neglected, often in terms of writing or recording information.
    He missed an important point in his report.
    I remembered something I forgot to write in my notes.
  3. trap
    4. This denotes a device designed to catch or deceive, often used in the context of hunting or metaphorically in conversation.
    That trap is meant to catch prey.
    They set a trap to deceive their opponent.
  4. wooden protrusion from a Japanese door frame that fits a hole in the threshold, acting as a lock when closed
    5. This refers to a specific architectural feature used in traditional Japanese doors, providing a locking mechanism.
    When the door was closed, the wooden protrusion fit tightly.
    He removed the wooden protrusion before opening the door.
  5. conclusion (of a speech, etc.)
    6. This meaning is used when referring to the final part of a discourse or written work, summarizing the main points made.
    The conclusion of his lecture was very impressive.
    I summarized the conclusion of the presentation briefly.
  6. metallic bowl used to hold the charcoal in a wooden hibachi
    7. This meaning pertains to a specific object used in traditional Japanese cooking, particularly in a hibachi setting.
    I placed charcoal in the metallic bowl to start cooking.
    I decided to use the old bowl to start the fire.
Generated collocations (experimental)
lost itemtrapto conclude (a speech, etc.)leaving something dropped or forgottenきん金charcoal holder (in a hibachi)settlement pointto drop suddenlyto embed or instillforgotten itemto drop (something)
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