N2
くじける (kujikeru)
くじける
to be discouraged; to lose heart; to be disheartened; to be crushed
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to losing one's motivation or spirit due to difficulty, failure, or exhaustion. Often used in negative forms (くじけない) to express resilience. (意気消沈する)
📝 Example Sentences
何度失敗しても、彼は決して夢を諦めず、くじけなかった。
No matter how many times he failed, he never gave up on his dream and never lost heart.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "くじける"!
何度も失敗して、もうやめようかと_______そうになった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 失敗が続いて、気力や意欲を失いそうになる状態を表すのは「くじける」です。
English: When repeated failures make one lose spirit or motivation, "kujikeru" is used.
English: When repeated failures make one lose spirit or motivation, "kujikeru" is used.
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