synonym Comparative
感じる
VS
がっかりする
Differences Between "感じる" and "がっかりする"
Option A
感じる
Meaning
to feel, to sense
Reading
かんじる (kanjiru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
寒さを感じます。
I feel cold.
Option B
がっかりする
Meaning
to be disappointed, to feel let down
Reading
がっかりする (gakkari suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
試合に負けてがっかりした。
I was disappointed because we lost the game.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to feel, to sense)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 感じる: 感情や感覚、ある印象などを心や体でとらえること。他動詞。/ To perceive emotions, sensations, or impressions with one's mind or body. Transitive verb.
- がっかりする: An onomatopoeic verb describing the feeling of disappointment or sadness when expectations are not met. Often used with a particle like に (ni) or で (de) to indicate the cause.
- 感じる: 感情や感覚、ある印象などを心や体でとらえること。他動詞。/ To perceive emotions, sensations, or impressions with one's mind or body. Transitive verb.
- がっかりする: An onomatopoeic verb describing the feeling of disappointment or sadness when expectations are not met. Often used with a particle like に (ni) or で (de) to indicate the cause.
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