“Setback” in Japanese
Short answer
Setback in Japanese is “頓挫” (tonza). Full meaning: setback, deadlock, standstill, impasse, miscarriage.
Other ways to say “Setback” in Japanese
挫折
zasetsu setback, failure (e.g. plans, business), frustration, discouragement
セットバック
settobakku setback (land use)
蹉跌
satetsu failure, stumbling, setback
頓坐
tonza setback, deadlock, standstill, impasse, miscarriage
とん挫
tonza setback, deadlock, standstill, impasse, miscarriage
ざせつ
zasetsu setback, failure (e.g. plans, business), frustration, discouragement
敗北
haiboku defeat, loss, reverse, setback
躓き
tsumazuki stumbling; failure, misstep, setback
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