倒れる

Meaning

1. v1vi
   to fall (over, down); to collapse; to take a fall; to topple
2. v1vi
   to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to cave in; to crumble; to give away
3. v1vi
   to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to break down (e.g. from overwork)
4. v1vi
   to die; to be killed
5. v1vi
   to go bankrupt (of a company, bank, etc.); to fail; to collapse; to go under
6. v1vi
   to be defeated (in a game); to lose
7. v1vi
   to fall (of a government, dictator, etc.); to be overthrown

Example sentences

• 二輪車が倒れずに走行するのには前輪が大きな役割を演じています。

  The front wheel plays an important role in two-wheeled vehicles moving without falling over.

• プライヤー氏はパリでの公演のリハーサル中にくも膜下出血で倒れ、市内の病院に運ばれましたが午後４時２３分息を引き取りました。

  Mr Pryor collapsed with a subarachnoid haemorrhage when rehearsing for a performance in Paris. He was taken to local hospital but passed away at 4:23 pm.

• かなり実戦的ですわよね。目つぶし、金的、それに倒れた者への攻撃以外は、ほとんどＯＫとか・・・。

  It's geared pretty much towards real fighting isn't it? Apart from the eyes, crotch, and attacks against fallen opponents just about anything goes ...