noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. children's game similar to Statues or Red Light Green Light; Bodhidharma fell downword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • だるまさんがころんだ
  • だるまさんがころんだ
  • だるまさんがころんだ
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. children's game similar to Statues or Red Light Green Light
  2. This phrase refers to a popular Japanese children's game where players must remain still when a designated person turns around, similar to the games Statues or Red Light Green Light.
    Let's play "Daruma-san ga Koronda"!
  3. Bodhidharma fell down
  4. This meaning refers to the historical figure Bodhidharma, who is associated with Zen Buddhism and is often depicted in a story where he fell, symbolizing perseverance or challenge.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to play Daruma-san ga Korondathe children are playing Daruma-san ga Korondato play with Daruma-san ga Korondathe pose of Daruma-santo enjoy playing Daruma-san ga Korondathe rules of Daruma-san ga Korondato play Daruma-san ga Koronda with friendsto play Daruma-san ga Koronda outsidethe children are noisy while playing Daruma-san ga Korondathe picture of Daruma