noun, takes する, intransitive verb

  1. setback, failure (e.g. plans, business), frustration, discouragement.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
挫折 ざせつ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

crush, break, sprain
ザ くじ.く (11th)
hand, hand radical (no. 64)
シュ
sit
すわ.る ザ おわす (Kentei Pre-1)
two people
ショウ ジュウ ジュ (Kentei 1)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
soil, earth, ground
ド つち は (1st, N5)
fold, break, fracture
お.る おり セツ (4th, N3)
hand, hand radical (no. 64)
シュ
axe, 1.32 lb, catty
キン (8th, N1)