Meaning
To become disheartened or pessimistic about something.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'ki' is central to Japanese culture, representing health, mood, and energy.
Use the negative
The most common way you will hear this is in the negative imperative: '{気|き}を{落|お}とさないで' (Don't be sad).
Meaning
To become disheartened or pessimistic about something.
Use the negative
The most common way you will hear this is in the negative imperative: '{気|き}を{落|お}とさないで' (Don't be sad).
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
テストで{失敗|しっぱい}して、{気|き}を_______。
The sentence is a statement of fact in the past tense.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesテストで{失敗|しっぱい}して、{気|き}を_______。
The sentence is a statement of fact in the past tense.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is better to use more formal language like '{残念|ざんねん}に{思|おも}っております' for a boss.
Related Phrases
{落|お}ち{込|こ}む
synonymTo feel down/depressed
