Vocabulary
What does 散る (ちる, chiru) mean?
散る (ちる, chiru) means to fall, to scatter (e.g., petals).
| Reading | ちる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | chiru |
| Part of speech | godan verb, intransitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
散るちる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonchiru
to fall, to scatter (e.g., petals)
- 1godan verb · intransitive to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves)
- 2godan verb · intransitive to scatter; to be dispersed
- 3godan verb · intransitive to disappear; to dissolve; to break up
- 4godan verb · intransitive to spread; to run; to blur
- 5godan verb · intransitive to die a noble death
Example sentences
秋になると木の葉が散る。
When autumn comes, the leaves fall.
桜の花が静かに散っている。
Cherry blossoms are quietly falling.