Japanese dictionary
How to say "fall" in Japanese
秋あき · aki
"Fall" the season is 秋 (aki). To fall from a height is 落ちる (ochiru), and to trip and fall is 転ぶ (korobu).
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Ways to say "fall" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 秋あき · aki | Fall; autumn. |
| 落ちるおちる · ochiru | To fall (drop down). |
| 転ぶころぶ · korobu | To fall down (trip). |
| 下がるさがる · sagaru | To fall (prices, temperature). |
How to use it
When prices or temperatures fall, use 下がる (sagaru).
Autumn in Japan is known for red leaves, 紅葉 (kōyō).
Example sentences
- 日本の秋は紅葉がきれいです。Nihon no aki wa kōyō ga kirei desu.The autumn leaves in Japan are beautiful in the fall.
- スマホを落としてしまいました。Sumaho o otoshite shimaimashita.I dropped my phone.
- 雪の道で転びました。Yuki no michi de korobimashita.I fell on a snowy road.
- 今夜は気温が下がります。Kon'ya wa kion ga sagarimasu.The temperature will fall tonight.
- 秋に新しい商品を出します。Aki ni atarashii shōhin o dashimasu.We're launching a new product in the fall.
- 棚から箱が落ちました。Tana kara hako ga ochimashita.A box fell off the shelf.
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Questions
What is the difference between 落ちる and 転ぶ?
落ちる (ochiru) is falling from a higher place. 転ぶ (korobu) is tripping and falling down while walking or running.
When is the best time to see fall colors in Japan?
In Tokyo and Kyoto, fall leaves usually peak from late November to early December.
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