taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
disappointed; dejected; dumbfounded
Describes a state of visible disappointment or dejection, often with a stunned or blank expression. Used in literary or formal contexts.
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
A less common, somewhat dated sense expressing indignation or anger. Often overlaps with the disappointed sense in modern usage.
He wore a disappointed expression upon hearing the result.
The sight of him standing there dejected was striking.
Indignant at the unfair treatment, he protested.
Standard kanji spelling; 憮 is a non-jōyō kanji but this form is well-established.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling sometimes used when 憮 is unavailable or avoided.
憮 (disappointed, bewildered) + 然 (state, manner). A Sino-Japanese word used in classical and literary Japanese to describe a state of dejection or indignation.