Translation guide
How to express 'tumble down' in Japanese, covering physical falling of objects/structures and metaphorical decline.
Describing something like a building, wall, or pile of objects falling down suddenly and often noisily.
General verb for something crumbling, collapsing, or tumbling down, often used for structures, slopes, or piles.
Describing a person, organization, or system falling from a high position or failing dramatically.
To fall from a high status or position; often used for social, moral, or financial decline.
Describing a person falling down, often in a clumsy or rolling manner.
To fall down, trip, or tumble; common for everyday accidents.
The English phrase 'tumble down' often combines 'fall' and 'collapse' nuances. Directly translating word-for-word (e.g., タンブルダウン) is not natural Japanese. Choose the verb that matches the specific type of falling.
古い壁が崩れた。
The old wall tumbled down.
The stack of books tumbled down.
To fall over or collapse, often for something tall like a tree, pole, or person. Can imply a single object toppling rather than crumbling.
The fence tumbled down in the earthquake.
To tumble or roll down a slope or stairs, emphasizing the rolling motion.
The stone tumbled down the hill.
Formal or technical term for falling down, often used in news or reports.
Debris tumbled down.
He tumbled down from power.
To fall into ruin or decline, often used for families, businesses, or civilizations.
The family tumbled down into ruin.
Collapse or breakdown, used for systems, relationships, or mental states.
His life tumbled down.
He tumbled down the stairs.
To tumble down, emphasizing rolling or falling head over heels.
The child tumbled down the hill.