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絶望 (zetsubou)
絶望
romaji: zetsuboudespair, hopelessness
絶望
Quick Meaning
絶望 means "despair, hopelessness".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: zetsubou
Study Flow
First read 絶望 aloud, then connect the sound "zetsubou" with the meaning "despair, hopelessness".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 絶望.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "despair, hopelessness".
- Say the romaji aloud: zetsubou.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 絶望. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
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