Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 挫折(ざせつ) in Japanese

挫折
Kana Reading
ざせつ
Romaji
zasetsu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    frustration; setback; discouragement
    Example sentence
    病気のために希望すべて挫折した His illness disappointed all his hopes.

Examples of 挫折, ざせつ in a sentence



Kanji in this word

10 strokes

crush, break, sprain, discourage

On'Yomi: ザ, サ

Kun'Yomi: くじ.く, くじ.ける

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JLPT 3

7 strokes

fold, break, fracture, bend, yield, submit

On'Yomi: セツ

Kun'Yomi: お.る, おり, お.り, -お.り, お.れる

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