Word details

挫折

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 挫折.

Dictionary

Entry

挫折せつNounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #14670
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

crush, break, sprain, discourage

11 strokesFrequency 1,869Grade 8

On

Kun

くじ.くくじ.ける

fold, break, fracture, bend, yield, submit

7 strokesFrequency 962JLPT N2Grade 4

On

セツシャク

Kun

お.るおりお.り-お.りお.れる

Nanori

せき

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