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.
He wore a disappointed expression upon hearing the result.
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.
憮然として立ち尽くす姿が印象的だった。
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.