English–Japanese

“be at a loss” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiheikō

Example

難しい質問に閉口しました。muzuka shi i shitsu mon ni hei kō shi ma shi ta

I was at a loss over the difficult question.

Illustration for 閉口 (be at a loss)

How to say “be at a loss” in Japanese

“Be at a loss” in Japanese is 閉口 (heikō).

Expresses a state in which difficulty or exasperation leaves a person unable to answer or deal with the matter.

Full entry for 閉口: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 閉口

連日の騒音には閉口です。ren jitsu no sō on ni wa hei kō de su

I am fed up with the daily noise.

Tips for using 閉口

  • In modern Japanese, 閉口 (heikō) often appears in the set phrase 閉口する (heikō suru), especially when a person is worn down by a difficult question or situation.

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