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とちる · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | とちる | とちらない |
| Polite | とちります | とちりません |
| Past polite | とちりました | とちりませんでした |
| Past | とちった | とちらなかった |
| Te-form | とちって | とちらないで |
| Desire | とちりたい | とちりたくない |
| Potential | とちれる | とちれない |
| Passive | とちられる | とちられない |
| Causative | とちらせる | とちらせない |
| Causative passive | とちらせられるalso とちらされる | とちらせられないalso とちらされない |
| Volitional | とちろう | |
| Polite volitional | とちりましょう | |
| Imperative | とちれ | とちるな |
| Conditional | とちれば | とちらなければ |
| Tara conditional | とちったら | とちらなかったら |
Meanings
1
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
flub one's lines; mess up a performance
Specifically for mistakes in speaking, acting, or performing, such as forgetting lines or stumbling over words.
I flubbed my lines on stage.
I practiced so I wouldn't mess up during the speech.
2
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
get flustered; become confused
Describes a mental state of panic or confusion, often leading to mistakes. Related to とっちる.
See also: とっちる
I got flustered by the sudden question and couldn't answer.
3
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
General colloquial term for making a careless mistake or failing at something.
I messed up a simple task and everyone laughed at me.