N2
がっくり (gakkuri)
がっくり
feel dejected; lose heart; slump; collapse
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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.
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "がっくり"!
楽しみにしていた旅行が中止になり、______きた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 期待していたことがダメになり、ひどく落胆する様子を「がっくり」と表現します。
English: 「がっくり」 expresses being deeply disappointed when something you expected does not happen.
English: 「がっくり」 expresses being deeply disappointed when something you expected does not happen.
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