しゅんと
しゅんと
adverb
dejected, downcast, crestfallen
1.
dejected, downcast, crestfallen
Mimetic word describing a sad, deflated state, typically after being scolded, disappointed, or losing enthusiasm.
怒られて、しゅんとなった。
After being scolded, they became dejected.
試合に負けてしゅんとしている。
They're crestfallen after losing the game.
犬がしゅんとした顔で座っている。
The dog is sitting there with a dejected look.
元気だったのに、急にしゅんとなった。
They were energetic, but suddenly became downcast.
TYPE: Mimetic word (gitaigo) describing emotional state.
VISUAL IMAGE: The sound suggests something deflating or drooping—like a balloon losing air. Often associated with:
- Drooping shoulders
- Lowered head
- Loss of energy
- Sad eyes
COMMON TRIGGERS:
- Being scolded
- Disappointment
- Rejection
- Failure
- Bad news
COMMON PATTERNS:
- しゅんとなる: become dejected
- しゅんとしている: be in a dejected state
- しゅんとした + noun: with a dejected [expression/manner]
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- がっかり: disappointed
- しょんぼり: dejectedly, sadly
- うなだれる: to hang one's head
- 元気がない: lacking energy
CONTRAST:
- しゅんと: deflated, dejected
- けろっと: nonchalant, unaffected (opposite)
OFTEN USED FOR:
- Children after being scolded
- Pets (especially dogs)
- People who just received bad news