synonym Comparative
真心
VS
がっくり
Differences Between "真心" and "がっくり"
Option A
真心
Meaning
sincerity; devotion; pure heart; honest love; whole heart
Reading
まごころ (magokoro)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
お世話になった先生への感謝を伝えるために、私たちは_______を込めて手作りのプレゼントを贈りました。
To convey gratitude to the teacher who had taken care of us, we presented a handmade gift with all our heart.
Option B
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(sincerity; devotion; pure heart; honest love; whole heart)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 真心: Refers to deep sincerity, devotion, a pure heart, or honest love shown toward others (noun). Often used with 込める (to pour one's heart into). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Sincerity! Pure heart! This homemade bento is packed with 1000% of my warm, sincere love! Eat every single grain of rice and thank me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『真心よ！朝早起きして作ったこの特製愛妻お弁当にはね、私からの真心（愛）が1000%詰まってるんだから、一粒残さず感謝して完食しなさい！バカ！』
- 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.
- 真心: Refers to deep sincerity, devotion, a pure heart, or honest love shown toward others (noun). Often used with 込める (to pour one's heart into). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Sincerity! Pure heart! This homemade bento is packed with 1000% of my warm, sincere love! Eat every single grain of rice and thank me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『真心よ！朝早起きして作ったこの特製愛妻お弁当にはね、私からの真心（愛）が1000%詰まってるんだから、一粒残さず感謝して完食しなさい！バカ！』
- 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.
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