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頓挫 【とんざ】

  1. [n,vs,vi] setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
頓 Suddenly, Immediately, In A Hurry, Arrange, Stay In Place, Bow, Kowtow トン, トツ にわか.に, とん.と, つまず.く, とみ.に, ぬかずく
挫 Crush, Break, Sprain, Discourage ザ, サ くじ.く, くじ.ける