Translation guide
How to express that something gradually loses momentum, intensity, or interest and ends weakly or without a clear conclusion.
Describe a plan, event, trend, or effort that starts with energy but gradually loses force and ends without a clear result or conclusion.
Literally 'become a vanishing smoke.' Used for plans, projects, or rumors that fade away without a clear resolution.
That plan fizzled out.
The rumor quickly fizzled out.
Means to become vague, unclear, or unresolved. Often used when a matter is left hanging and eventually forgotten.
The discussion fizzled out without a conclusion.
Literally 'become a tapering end.' Describes something that starts strong but gradually weakens and ends poorly.
The economic recovery fizzled out.
Means 'to die out naturally.' Used for relationships, groups, or phenomena that disappear without any dramatic event.
The group just fizzled out.
Describe a person's motivation, excitement, or a conversation that gradually loses energy and stops.
Literally 'the heat cools down.' Used when someone's passion or enthusiasm fades.
I was motivated at first, but my enthusiasm fizzled out.
Means 'lacking excitement.' Used when an event or conversation fails to become lively and fades.
Loanword from English 'fade out.' Used casually for relationships or conversations that gradually disappear.
Contact with him just fizzled out.
Describe a sound or light that gradually becomes weaker and disappears.
There is no single Japanese verb that directly translates 'fizzle out.' Using 失敗する (fail) or 終わる (end) misses the nuance of gradual loss of momentum. Choose a phrase that matches the context.
The party fizzled out early because it lacked energy.
音楽がかき消えるように終わった。
The music fizzled out.