転ぶ
ころぶ
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
to fall down, to tumble
Examples
滑って転んでしまいました。
I slipped and fell.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「転ぶ」is a verb meaning "to fall down, to tumble." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「転ぶ」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「転ぶ」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「転ぶ」mean in Japanese?+
「転ぶ」means "to fall down, to tumble". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「転ぶ」?+
「転ぶ」is read as「ころぶ」.
Is 「転ぶ」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「転ぶ」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「転ぶ」?+
滑って転んでしまいました。 — I slipped and fell.
Practice 「転ぶ」 with spaced repetition