This is the 8008th most frequent Japanese word.
失意
Disappointment; discouragement; despair.
The word "失意" is used to denote a state of despair or disappointment that the subject experiences.
彼は失意の中で新しい道を見つける決心をした。
He made the decision to find a new path amidst despair.
Here, "失意" represents a motivating force arising from feelings of disappointment, showing its influence on the subject's actions.
失意が彼の創造力に火を付けた。
Despair ignited his creativity.
This usage of "失意" highlights overcoming emotional challenges and a transition from negative states toward positive outcomes.