落す

おとす

To drop, to lose

N4verb·otosu

How to remember it

Picture an 'o-to' dropping — otosu makes things fall down.

Example sentences

  • 財布を落としてしまった。

    さいふをおとしてしまった。

    I dropped and lost my wallet.

  • もう少し声を落として。

    もうすこしこえをおとして。

    Please lower your voice a bit.

Usage

Transitive; intransitive partner is 落ちる; also means to lose possessions.

Related words

落ちる拾う失くす降ろす

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