失望
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Base noun form. Used to express a feeling of letdown or despair. Often appears in phrases like 『失望する』 (shitsubou suru, 'to be disappointed').
Theme

At a café, User and their friend Mika talk about recent events, sharing feelings of disappointment over a canceled concert.

失望

しつぼう

disappointment

People & IdentityEmotions & Personality

Memory Hook

Imagine feeling so let down that you sigh, 'She's a disappointment.' 'She' sounds like 'shi' in 『失望』 (shitsubou, 'disappointment'). 'She' → 失望 (shitsubou, 'disappointment').

Cultural Note

In Japanese culture, expressing 『失望』 (shitsubou, 'disappointment') directly can be seen as strong; people often use softer phrases like 『残念です』 (zannen desu, 'it's regrettable') to convey disappointment politely.

Forms

Base: 失望Base noun form. Used to express a feeling of letdown or despair. Often appears in phrases like 『失望する』 (shitsubou suru, 'to be disappointed').