What does 垂れる mean?
垂れる is a Japanese verb meaning “to hang, to droop; to drip” in English. It can also be translated as “to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status), to drip, to leave behind (at death)” depending on context. It is written as 垂れる in kanji, たれる in hiragana, and tareru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼の左目に髪がたれていた。
A wisp of hair fell over his left eye.
濡れたタオルから滴が垂れている。
Water is dripping from the wet towel.