fall

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 落 is read おちる, has 12 strokes, and relates to falling or dropping.
• Basic usage: 落ちる is read おちる, and 落とす is read おとす.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 落ちる and 落とす
  • 落ちる means to fall or to drop.
  • 棚から本が一冊落ちてきた。 means “A book fell from the shelf.”
  • 落とす means drop or lose.
  • うっかりコップを床に落としてしまった。 means “I accidentally dropped the cup on the floor.”