Word details

消沈

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

Dictionary

Entry

消沈ょうちん銷沈NounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #34947
1

depression; low spirits; dejection

Examples
テロリストの爆弾によって、祭気分はいささか消沈した。
The festive mood was slightly spoiled by terrorist bombs.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

extinguish, blow out, turn off, neutralize, cancel

10 strokesFrequency 345JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ショウ

Kun

き.えるけ.す

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

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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