English–Japanese
“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.
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.
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.