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sprain; bruise; to discourage
Kanji 2014

Thank you for visiting this Character Home Page. Below you'll find a synopsis of the essay. If you wish to read the full text, the PDF of the essay is available for purchase to the right.

Synopsis

Through copious book titles you'll see how the Japanese speak of experiencing setbacks and going on to succeed. Find out how to say, "I lost my nerve," "Repeated failures crushed his ambition," and "Don’t be discouraged if you fail." Also learn to talk about demoralizing opponents and thwarting plans, as well as sprains, bruises, and "crush injury" (first identified in Japan).

Revision history:

Feb. 21, 2022: 

  • p. 2, Etymology Box: Added a Henshall etymology and updated the Sears link.
  • p. 2, main text: Modified the first paragraph to reflect the updated etymology.
  • p. 9: Updated the Henshall etymology of 創 and added a link to the Kanshudo games.

Dec. 11, 2015: Originally published.

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