Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 落とし(おとし) in Japanese

落とし, 落し
Kana Reading
おとし
Romaji
otoshi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    dropping; losing
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    missing item; something one forgot to write down
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    trap
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    wooden protrusion from a Japanese door frame that fits a hole in the threshold, acting as a lock when closed
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    conclusion (of a speech, etc.)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    metallic bowl used to hold the charcoal in a wooden hibachi


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

12 strokes

fall, drop, come down

On'Yomi: ラク

Kun'Yomi: お.ちる, お.ち, お.とす

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