Japanese

しょげる
Meaning: to be dejected; to be discouraged; to be disheartened
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 悄気る 悄気ない
Polite 悄気ます 悄気ません
Past 悄気た 悄気なかった
Polite + Past 悄気ました 悄気ませんでした
Te-form 悄気て 悄気なくて
Potential 悄気られる 悄気られない
Passive 悄気られる 悄気られない
Causative 悄気させる 悄気させない
Imperative 悄気ろ 悄気るな

Handwriting

悄
気
る

Example

I encouraged him, who was dejected after failing the exam.

Usage Notes

Describes someone losing their spirit or energy due to failure or disappointment.

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