This is the 10003rd most frequent Japanese word.
転ん
"転ん" is a conjugated form of the verb "転ぶ" (korobu), which means "to fall" or "to tumble."
In this sentence, '転ん' refers to the act of physically falling. It is conjugated as '転んで' as part of the te-form in the verb '転ぶ', which means 'to fall'.
彼は歩いていて突然転んでしまいました。
He was walking and suddenly fell down.
Here, '転んでも' metaphorically suggests encountering difficulties or failures, emphasizing perseverance and making a positive outcome despite setbacks.
チャンスを逃した彼は転んでもただでは起きませんでした。
After missing the opportunity, he made the best of the situation.
In this example, '転んでも' serves as a metaphorical expression for dealing with challenges or adversities, stressing the importance of resilience and forward-thinking despite failing or facing hardship.