ichidan verb, intransitive verb
lose strength; become weak; lose energy
Describes physical or mental strength, energy, or drive fading away. Often used for limbs going limp or motivation disappearing.
緊張で手足が萎えた。
My limbs went limp from nervousness.
彼のやる気は急に萎え
His motivation suddenly faded.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Used for plants losing freshness and drooping, or metaphorically for things losing vitality.
水をやらなかったので花が萎えた。
The flowers wilted because I didn't water them.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
feel demotivated; lose interest; become disappointed
Colloquial use for a sudden drop in enthusiasm or excitement, often due to a letdown or anticlimax.
つまらない話を聞いて一気に萎えた。
I totally lost interest after hearing that boring story.
期待していたのに結果を見て萎えた。
I had high hopes, but I felt deflated when I saw the result.