1.
falling object; fallen debris; dropped item
An object that has fallen or may fall from a height. Commonly used in safety warnings, traffic reports, and construction contexts.
Commonly seen on highway signs, construction site warnings, and safety notices. A compound of 落下 (falling) and 物 (object).
Common collocations
- 落下物に注意: caution for falling objects
- 落下物事故: falling object accident
- 落下物を回避する: to avoid a falling object
- 道路の落下物: debris on the road
Similar words
- 落下: falling; dropping — the act of falling itself
- 落石: falling rocks; rockfall — specifically rocks falling on roads or mountainsides
- 飛来物: flying object; airborne debris — objects carried by wind or an explosion
Related Words
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散乱物 (scattered objects)