“Discouragement” in Japanese
Short answer
Discouragement in Japanese is “力抜け” (chikaranuke). Full meaning: discouragement, disappointment.
Other ways to say “Discouragement” in Japanese
落胆
rakutan discouragement, despondency, dejection, disappointment
力落し
chikaraotoshi discouragement, disappointment, loss of energy, fatigue
ディスカレッジ
deisukarejji discouragement; to discourage, to be discouraged
悲観
hikan pessimism, (taking a) gloomy view, discouragement, despondency, despair, disappointment
力脱け
chikaranuke discouragement, disappointment
挫折
zasetsu setback, failure (e.g. plans, business), frustration, discouragement
ざせつ
zasetsu setback, failure (e.g. plans, business), frustration, discouragement
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