落とし
Meanings
The act of dropping or losing something. Often used in compound nouns or as a suffix.
I picked up a lost item and turned it in at the police box.
missing item; something forgotten to write down
An item that was accidentally omitted from a list or record.
There was an omission in the roster, and his name wasn't listed.
The act of removing dirt, stains, or unwanted things. Often used in compounds like 汚れ落とし.
See also: 落とす
This detergent is effective for removing grease stains.
A device for catching animals or people; a pitfall or snare.
The hunter set a trap in the forest.
door lock protrusion
A wooden protrusion from a Japanese door frame that fits into a hole in the threshold, acting as a lock when the door is closed. A traditional architectural feature.
The sliding door of the old house has a wooden lock protrusion.
conclusion (of a speech, etc.)
The closing part of a speech, story, or performance. Often used in rakugo or formal addresses.
The punchline of the rakugo story was so funny that the audience burst into laughter.
metallic bowl for charcoal in hibachi
A metallic bowl placed inside a wooden hibachi to hold the charcoal. A traditional heating implement.
See also: 落とし掛け
The metallic bowl of the hibachi rusted, so I bought a new one.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉落としa remover for ~ (compound noun pattern)
This detergent is effective for removing oil stains.
Expressions
- 獅子の子落としtesting one's children by putting them through hardship
- 落とし前をつけるsettle a matter; get even; take responsibility
- 秋の日は釣瓶落としautumn days end quickly; autumn sun sets fast
- 剣を落として舟を刻むnot keeping up with the times; being unaware of change; clinging to outdated methods
- 釣り落とした魚は大きいthe biggest fish is always the one that got away