shobon
A cute, sympathetic expression of sadness or disappointment. Lighter than deep grief — more like a puppy that's been scolded.
💡Being told the ice cream shop is closed — 'The child went shobon when she heard the news.'
雨で遠足が中止になり、子供たちはしょぼんとしていた。
The field trip was canceled due to rain and the kids were shobon.
The puppy sat ___ by the door, waiting for its owner to come home.
犬が玄関で○○と座って飼い主の帰りを待っていた。