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挫折
ざせつ
noun
transitive 他動詞
intransitive 自動詞
Meanings
1
setback
2
failure (e.g. plans, business)
3
frustration
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Kanji in this word
折
Fold, Break, Fracture
7 strokes
More words with
挫
捻挫
ねんざ ·
sprain
頓挫
とんざ ·
setback ; deadlock ; standstill ; impasse ; miscarriage
More words with
折
折
おり ·
chance
N1
時折
ときおり ·
sometimes
N1
折衝
せっしょう ·
negotiation
Full entry on Jisho
骨折
こっせつ ·
bone fracture
N3
折衷
せっちゅう ·
compromise
N1
折れる
おれる ·
to break
N4
折りたたみ
おりたたみ ·
folding
折角
せっかく ·
with trouble
N2