noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
fall of a castle; surrender of a castle
Historical term for a castle being taken by an enemy, either through battle or surrender. Used in accounts of pre-modern warfare.
その城は長期の包囲の末に落城した。
The castle fell after a long siege.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Figurative extension of the castle-fall metaphor: giving in to persuasion, pressure, or temptation. Often used in a self-deprecating or humorous tone about one's own weakness.
ダイエット中だけど、ケーキを見たらすぐ落城しちゃった。
I'm on a diet, but I caved in as soon as I saw the cake.
彼の熱心な説得に落城して、つい承諾した。
I yielded to his enthusiastic persuasion and ended up agreeing.