JLPT N1
挫
crush; break; sprain; discourage
Readings
On'yomiザ
Kun'yomiくじ.く、くじ.ける
Mnemonic
A HAND CRUSHED and BROKEN—suffering a painful setback.
Example Words
挫折 (ざせつ) setback; frustration
挫傷 (ざしょう) bruise; contusion
頓挫 (とんざ) setback; failure
crush; break; sprain; discourage