垂れる

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 垂れる is read as たれる and means to hang down or droop.
• Basic usage: It can describe a dog’s ears hanging down or willow branches drooping near the water.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A dog’s ears hanging down
  • 垂れ: The dog's long ears hang down on both sides. Example: 犬の長い耳が両側に垂れています。
• Willow branches drooping
  • 垂れる: I drew willow branches drooping close to the river's surface. Example: 柳の枝が川面近くまで垂れる景色を描きました。