興ざめ

きょうざめ
Alternative writings: 興醒め, 興冷め, 興覚め
Frequency:
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A noun/na-adjective meaning the spoiling of enjoyment or loss of interest — a dampener or turn-off that kills the mood.

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Examples

彼の冷たい一言で一同は興ざめした。

One cold remark from him put everyone off.

せっかくの会合が遅刻者の失礼な態度で興ざめになった。

The long-awaited meeting was spoiled by the rude behavior of a latecomer.

そんな細かい指摘ばかりでは興ざめだよ。

Constant nitpicking really kills the mood.

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