How to say 'Topple' in Japanese | 倒す

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The Japanese word for Topple is 'Taosu', written as 倒す in Japanese.'Topple' in hiragana is たおす.

word

倒す

Meaning

Topple

Reading

たおす

taosu

Kanji

倒Topple, Overthrow

Explanation

The Japanese verb '倒す (たおす)' primarily means 'to topple' or 'to knock down'. It is used to describe the action of causing something or someone to fall over, either physically or metaphorically. For example: He toppled the opponent in the match「彼は試合で相手を倒した」(かれはしあいであいてをたおした). The storm toppled the trees「嵐が木を倒した」(あらしがきをたおした). Additionally, '倒す' can be used in a figurative sense, such as defeating an enemy or overcoming a challenge. For example: They toppled the corrupt government「彼らは腐敗した政府を倒した」(かれらはふはいしたせいふをたおした).

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4976

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 倒す

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

倒

Meaning

Topple, Overthrow

Hiragana in the Word 倒す

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

す

Reading

Words Related to 倒す Through the Kanji 倒

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 倒 as well.

word

倒れる

Meaning

Fall, Collapse

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圧倒

Meaning

Overwhelm

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倒産

Meaning

Bankruptcy

word

面倒

Meaning

Trouble, Bother

word

面倒臭い

Meaning

Troublesome

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'Taosu' means 'Topple' .

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