Japanese Word · Intermediate
伸び悩む
show poor performance, underperform, fail to rise to the level hoped for
Pronunciation: say 伸び悩む
Meaning
show poor performance, underperform, fail to rise to the level hoped for
Example
これは、三回目接種の開始が遅れたことや接種率が伸び悩んでいることが原因ではありませんか。
Could this be due to the delay in starting the third vaccination and the slow pace of vaccination rates?
Practice tips
- Practice 伸び悩む 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.