noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
subsidence; sinking; cave-in; collapse
Physical collapse or sinking of ground, structures, or terrain. Often used in news reports about landslides, sinkholes, or building failures.
大雨で道路が陥落した。
The road collapsed due to heavy rain.
トンネルの陥落事故で通行止めになった。
Traffic was stopped because of a tunnel cave-in accident.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
fall (of a city, fortress, etc.); surrender
Military or historical context: a fortified place being captured or falling to an enemy. Often used in descriptions of battles, sieges, or historical events.
城が敵軍の攻撃で陥落した。
The castle fell to the enemy attack.
首都の陥落により戦争は終結した。
The war ended with the fall of the capital.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
fall (in position, rank, etc.); demotion
Figurative use for a drop in status, rank, or standing, such as in sports, business, or social hierarchy. Often implies a significant or dramatic decline.
チームは最下位に陥落した。
The team fell to last place.
彼は不正が発覚して役職から陥落した。
He was demoted from his position after the misconduct came to light.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
giving in; yielding; being convinced
Colloquial use: being persuaded, talked into something, or giving in to someone's argument or pressure. Often used when someone reluctantly agrees after persistent persuasion.
彼女の熱心な説得に、ついに彼も陥落した。
He finally gave in to her persistent persuasion.
友達に誘われて、ダイエット中なのにケーキバイキングに陥落した。
I was invited by a friend and gave in to the all-you-can-eat cake buffet even though I'm on a diet.