This is the 5915th most frequent Japanese word.
めげ
"めげ" refers to being discouraged or losing motivation.
The word "めげ" is used here to signify being discouraged or disheartened in the face of challenges, and "めげずに" means 'without being discouraged'.
困難にもめげずに進むべきだ。
You should persevere without being discouraged by difficulties.
In this sentence, "めげ" represents the act of losing spirit or motivation, emphasizing resilience despite failures.
彼は何度失敗してもめげない。
He does not lose heart even after failing multiple times.
Here, "めげ" is used to express the idea of succumbing to discouragement, advising against being disheartened by trivial matters.