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Meanings
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adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
dejectedly; crestfallen; sorrowfully
usually written using kana alone
Describes leaving or moving away in a dispirited, downcast manner, often after a disappointment or failure. Typically used with verbs of motion like 去る or 帰る.
He was scolded and left the room dejectedly.
Upon hearing the news of his failure, he went home crestfallen.
Usage patterns
- すごすご（と）帰るto go home dejectedly (after a failure or rebuff)
Having failed to persuade them, he went home dejectedly.
- すごすご（と）立ち去るto slink away dejectedly
Having been turned down, the man slunk away from the spot.
- すごすご（と）引き下がるto back down dejectedly (from an argument or demand)
Unable to argue back, she dejectedly backed down.