Japanese

しさ

くやしさ
Meaning: frustration; regret; bitterness
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

負けた悔しさをバネにして、練習に励んだ。
I used the frustration of losing as motivation and worked hard at practice.
彼は負けた悔しさから、審判に悪態をついた
Out of frustration from losing, he swore at the referee.
敗北の悔しさが、今もまざまざと思い出される。
The bitterness of defeat is still vividly remembered even now.

Usage Notes

The noun form of the adjective 'kuyashii'. It refers to the feeling of regret or frustration after a failure or disappointment.

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