English–Japanese
“feel down” in Japanese
How to say “feel down” in Japanese
“Feel down” in Japanese is 落ち込む (ochikomu).
Describes an emotional state that sinks after disappointment, failure, or another setback.
Example sentences with 落ち込む
テストの点が悪くて落ち込みます。te su to no ten ga waru ku te o chi ko mi ma su
I feel down because my test score was low.
友達に励まされても、まだ落ち込んでいます。tomo dachi ni hage ma sa re te mo ma da o chi ko n de i ma su
Even after being encouraged by my friend, I still feel down.
Tips for using 落ち込む
- In everyday conversation, feel down usually describes a temporary low mood after a setback, while depressed can suggest a more serious or lasting condition.
Other Japanese words for “feel down”
悪い点を取ると凹みます。waru i ten o to ru to heko mi ma su
I feel down when I get a bad grade.