synonym Comparative
がっくり
VS
決裂
Differences Between "がっくり" and "決裂"
Option A
がっくり
Meaning
feel dejected; lose heart; slump; collapse
Reading
がっくり (gakkuri)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
試験に落ちて、彼はがっくりと肩を落とした。
He failed the exam and slumped his shoulders in disappointment.
Option B
決裂
Meaning
breakdown, rupture, collapse (of negotiations, relations)
Reading
けつれつ (ketsuretsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
交渉は残念ながら決裂した。
Unfortunately, the negotiations broke down.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(feel dejected; lose heart; slump; collapse)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- がっくり: 期待外れやショックで、がっかりと気落ちする様子や、体が一気に崩れ落ちる様子を表す。/ Expresses a sudden feeling of disappointment, shock, or despair, often accompanied by a physical slump or drop. Can also describe a sudden collapse.
- 決裂: Describes the failure of negotiations, talks, or relationships, where agreement could not be reached or a breakup occurred. Often used in formal or news contexts.
- がっくり: 期待外れやショックで、がっかりと気落ちする様子や、体が一気に崩れ落ちる様子を表す。/ Expresses a sudden feeling of disappointment, shock, or despair, often accompanied by a physical slump or drop. Can also describe a sudden collapse.
- 決裂: Describes the failure of negotiations, talks, or relationships, where agreement could not be reached or a breakup occurred. Often used in formal or news contexts.
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