VocabJLPT N2
to feel down
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to feel down
  2. 2. to feel sad
  3. 3. to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.)
  4. 4. to fall into (e.g. a hole)
A verb meaning to feel depressed, discouraged, or to fall into low spirits. It describes the emotional state of feeling down after a disappointment or failure, and is very commonly used in everyday conversation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You look down — did something happen?

Sentence 2

The moment I heard that rumor, it just brought me down.

Sentence 3

I stumbled over my words in front of my boss and felt really down about it.

Sentence 4

What are you so down about?

Sentence 5

The movie I was really looking forward to was just okay, and honestly it got me down.