JLPT N1 Advanced
落ちこぼれ
A person who fails to keep up with the group, such as a struggling student or underperformer.
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落ち零れ less common kanji
1 Noun
"Someone Who Can't Keep Up" / "Underachiever"
Designates a person who has fallen behind peers in progress or ability, particularly within a competitive academic or corporate environment.
Example
彼 は クラス の 落ちこぼれ で 、 授業 に ついて いけなかった 。
He was the class underachiever and couldn't keep up with the lessons.
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2 Noun
"Spilled Scraps"
Refers to the physical remnants, such as grain or fruit, that have dropped or scattered during harvest or transport.
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