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挫折 (ざせつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
setback ; failure ; frustration ; discouragement
Refers to a plan, ambition, or effort being thwarted or broken, often with emotional discouragement. Used for personal, professional, or creative setbacks.
No matter how many times I fail, I want to try again.
Similar words 失しっ 敗ぱい 失敗 is a general failure or mistake, while 挫折 emphasizes the breaking of one's spirit or plans and the resulting discouragement.
頓とん 挫ざ 頓挫 is a sudden halt or deadlock in a plan or project, often used in formal contexts, whereas 挫折 is more personal and emotional.
Etymology Compound of 挫 (ざ, 'break, sprain') and 折 (せつ, 'break, fold'). The combination conveys the idea of something being broken or crushed, metaphorically extended to plans and morale.
