Word details
くじける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word くじける.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be dispirited; to be crushed (emotionally)
Examples
いざというとき決意がくじけた。
My resolution dissolved at the last moment.
2
to be sprained
3
to be snapped; to be broken
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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