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挫く 【くじく】

  1. [v5k,vt] to sprain; to twist
  2. [v5k,vt] to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten; to dispirit; to depress; to unnerve; to crush
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
挫 Crush, Break, Sprain, Discourage ザ, サ くじ.く, くじ.ける