Translation guide
Expresses a state of low spirits, discouragement, or sadness. Japanese has several common verbs and adjectives for this feeling, ranging from mild disappointment to deep gloom.
To say you feel sad, down, or in low spirits in a general sense.
The most common and versatile verb for feeling down or depressed. Can be used for mild to moderate dejection.
I've been feeling a bit down lately.
I felt dejected after failing the exam.
Literally 'spirit sinks'. A common phrase for feeling heavy-hearted or depressed.
Rainy days make me feel dejected.
Describes a visibly dejected, crestfallen state. Often used for someone looking sad and dispirited.
He went home looking dejected.
To express loss of motivation or hope after a setback.
Feeling disappointed or let down. Often used when expectations are not met.
I was dejected when I heard the result.
A more formal, literary term for being utterly dispirited or crestfallen.
To describe a deeper, lingering sadness or dark mood.
落ち込む implies a more internal, lingering sadness, while がっかりする is often a reaction to a specific disappointment. Use 落ち込む for 'feeling down' and がっかりする for 'being disappointed'.
I'm dejected after a breakup.
I was dejected because I didn't like the present.
He is dejected after his failure.