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“feel deflated” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinaeru

Example

雨の日はなんだか萎えます。ame no hi wa na n da ka na e ma su

I feel kind of deflated on rainy days.

Illustration for 萎える (feel deflated)

How to say “feel deflated” in Japanese

“Feel deflated” in Japanese is 萎える (naeru).

It presents enthusiasm or strength as something that can wilt away, leaving a person without energy or drive.

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

Example sentences with 萎える

楽しみにしていた映画が期待外れで、すっかり萎えました。tano shi mi ni shi te i ta ei ga ga ki tai hazu re de su kka ri na e ma shi ta

The movie I had been looking forward to was disappointing, and I felt completely deflated.

Tips for using 萎える

  • In casual speech, 萎える (naeru) often describes motivation dropping after an anticlimax or disappointment, rather than sadness alone.

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