N4
がっかりする (gakkari suru)
がっかりする
to be disappointed, to feel let down
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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.
📝 Example Sentences
試合に負けてがっかりした。
I was disappointed because we lost the game.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "がっかりする"!
期待していたイベントが中止になり、とても_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 期待していたことが中止になると、残念な気持ちになるので「がっかりする」が適切です。
English: When an awaited event is canceled, you feel let down, so 'gakkari suru' (to be disappointed) is appropriate.
English: When an awaited event is canceled, you feel let down, so 'gakkari suru' (to be disappointed) is appropriate.
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