挫折
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 挫折
1
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
Examples
資金不足のためわれわれの計画は挫折した。
Our plan failed because of the shortage of funds.
Kanji in this Word
挫
11 strokes
Frequency: 1869
Grade 8
Meanings
crush
break
sprain
discourage
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ザ
サ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くじ.く
くじ.ける
折
7 strokes
Frequency: 962
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
fold
break
fracture
bend
yield
submit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セツ
シャク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.る
おり
お.り
-お.り
お.れる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
せき
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