Japanese Word · Intermediate
くじける
lose heart, be discouraged
Pronunciation: [kɯ̟ʑike̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
lose heart, be discouraged
Example
これまで艱難辛苦に挫けたことがない。
Until now, we have never been defeated by hardships.
Practice tips
- Practice くじける out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.