Japanese Word · Intermediate
ずっこける
to slip
Pronunciation: [d͡zɨk̚ko̞ke̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to slip".
Example
ずっこけたせいで痛い
hurts because I slipped
Practice tips
- Practice ずっこける out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.