Word details
意気消沈
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 意気消沈.
Dictionary
Entry
1
low spirits; depression; dejection; discouragement; despondency
Examples
君の犬は本当に意気消沈しているのだろう。
Your dog may be really depressed.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
意
idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking
13 strokesFrequency 99JLPT N3Grade 3
On
イ
Nanori
もとよし
気
spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood
6 strokesFrequency 113JLPT N4Grade 1
On
キケ
Kun
いきき
消
extinguish, blow out, turn off, neutralize, cancel
10 strokesFrequency 345JLPT N2Grade 3
On
ショウ
Kun
き.えるけ.す
沈
sink, be submerged, subside, be depressed, aloes
7 strokesFrequency 1,271JLPT N2Grade 8
On
チンジン
Kun
しず.むしず.める
Nanori
しん
銷
erase, shut (door)
15 strokes
On
ショウソウ
Kun
け.すと.けるかわ.すとろ.かす
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