godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Literal use: to bring down a flying target (bird, aircraft, etc.) by shooting.
彼は弓で鳥を射落とした。
He shot down a bird with a bow.
戦闘機が敵機を射落とした。
The fighter shot down an enemy plane.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
win over; gain (someone's heart, a position)
Figurative use: to capture or obtain something desirable through effort or skill, often a person's affection or a coveted role.
彼は見事に彼女のハートを射落とした。
He successfully won her heart.
彼は努力して社長の座を射落とした。
He worked hard and gained the position of company president.