Word details
くじく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word くじく.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to sprain; to twist
Examples
観客側から相手チームをわらってやることは、その士気をくじくことになろう。
It would demoralize the opposing team to give it the razz from the spectators' side.
2
to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten; to dispirit; to depress; to unnerve; to crush
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
挫
crush, break, sprain, discourage
11 strokesFrequency 1,869Grade 8
On
ザサ
Kun
くじ.くくじ.ける
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