expression, godan verb (-su)
look downwards; lower one's eyes
Describes the action of directing one's gaze downward, often as a gesture of embarrassment, deference, or avoiding eye contact.
彼は恥ずかしそうに目を落とした。
He lowered his eyes as if embarrassed.
叱られて、子供は黙って目を落とした。
Scolded, the child silently looked down.