NichiDict

くじく

挫く
[kujiku]

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to sprain; to twist

2.GodanTransitive

to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten; to dispirit; to depress; to unnerve; to crush

Examples

ランナーは足首を挫いた

The runner sprained her ankle.

彼は膝を挫いて下山できなかった。

He twisted his knee and couldn't descend the mountain.

不安定な着地は、しばしば足首や膝を挫く原因となる。

Awkward landings often cause sprains to ankles and knees.