Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 頓挫(とんざ) in Japanese

頓挫
Kana Reading
とんざ
Romaji
tonza
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    setback; at a standstill or impasse


Kanji in this word

10 strokes

crush, break, sprain, discourage

On'Yomi: ザ, サ

Kun'Yomi: くじ.く, くじ.ける

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13 strokes

suddenly, immediately, in a hurry

On'Yomi: トン, トツ

Kun'Yomi: にわか.に, とん.と, つまず.く, とみ.に, ぬかずく

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