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挫ける 【くじける】

  1. [v1,vi] to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be dispirited; to be crushed (emotionally)
  2. [v1,vi] to be sprained
  3. [v1,vi] to be snapped; to be broken
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
Crush, Break, Sprain, Discourage ザ, サ くじ.く, くじ.ける