English–Japanese
“setback” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajizasetsu
Example
厳しい練習で大きな挫折を味わいました。kibi shi i ren shū de ō ki na za setsu o aji wa i ma shi ta
I experienced a major setback during rigorous training.
How to say “setback” in Japanese
“Setback” in Japanese is 挫折 (zasetsu).
Conveys the emotional blow of a failed effort that makes further progress feel difficult.
Example sentences with 挫折
小さな挫折を重ねた経験が、今の自信につながっています。chii sa na za setsu o kasa ne ta kei ken ga ima no ji shin ni tsu na ga tte i ma su
Facing small setbacks repeatedly has helped me gain confidence.
Tips for using 挫折
- A person can experience 挫折 (zasetsu) without abandoning a goal, because the word names the discouraging failure and its effect on continued effort.