くじく

挫 く

  1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb

    to sprain, to twist
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 観客側から相手チームをわらってやることは、その士気をくじくことになろう。
      It would demoralize the opposing team to give it the razz from the spectators' side.

  2. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb

    to dampen (enthusiasm), to discourage, to dishearten, to dispirit, to depress, to unnerve, to crush
    word usually written using kana alone