ichidan verb
fall down; collapse forward
Describes falling forward or collapsing from a standing position, often due to exhaustion, injury, or being overwhelmed. The prefix 伏し- adds a nuance of bending or prostrating forward.
彼は疲れ果てて、その場に伏し倒れた。
Exhausted, he collapsed forward on the spot.
強風で木が
The tree fell forward from its roots in the strong wind.