へこたれる

Meanings

1. Ichidan verb, Intransitive to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be dejected; to be exhausted; to be tired out

Example sentences

• 成功するまでへこたれるな。
  Stick with it and you'll succeed.
• 彼はタフだから少しのことではへこたれない。
  He won't be easily discouraged, because he's a tough guy.
• ダメだダメだと言われ続けてもへこたれない。
  Even when people keep telling me it can't be done, I won't give up.

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