挫折(ざせつ)

ざせつ
noun
setback; frustration; failure
1. setback; failure; breakdown of plans
A situation where one's plans, efforts, or progress are halted or defeated, often resulting in disappointment.
彼(かれ)は大(おお)きな挫折(ざせつ)を経験(けいけん)した。
He experienced a major setback.
挫折(ざせつ)を乗(の)り越(こ)えて成功(せいこう)した。
She overcame the setback and succeeded.
何度(なんど)挫折(ざせつ)しても諦(あきら)めないことが大切(たいせつ)だ。
It's important not to give up no matter how many setbacks you face.

挫折(ざせつ) describes when plans or efforts fail or are thwarted.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 挫折(ざせつ)を経験(けいけん)する: to experience a setback
  • 挫折(ざせつ)を味(あじ)わう: to taste defeat/setback
  • 挫折(ざせつ)を乗(の)り越(こ)える: to overcome a setback
  • 挫折感(ざせつかん): sense of frustration/defeat

RELATED VERB:
挫折(ざせつ)する is used as a suru-verb meaning "to be frustrated" or "to fail."

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Added 2026.1.30 23:48
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