Meaning of 途方に暮れる in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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途方に暮れる, 途方にくれる
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Kana Readingとほうにくれる
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Romajitohōnikureru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
- Meaning
- to be at a loss; to be puzzled
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Example Sentences
途方に暮れる, 途方にくれる, とほうにくれる used in context
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I was at my wit's end how to act.
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She was at a loss what to do next.
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She was at her wit's end.
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She was at a loss what to say next.
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She was at a loss what to do next.
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She was at a loss as to what to do.
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