JLPT N3 Intermediate
倒す
To knock over an object or defeat an opponent.
Readings
Other forms
倒します polite form
倒して te-form
倒した plain past
倒せる potential form
倒される passive form
1 Transitive Verb
To knock over
Describes the physical act of forcing an upright object into a horizontal position.
Example
子供 が コップ を 倒し て 、 水 を こぼした 。
The child knocked over the cup and spilled the water.
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2 Transitive Verb
To defeat / beat
Represents overcoming an enemy or rival in a competitive or combative setting.
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