N2
げっそり (gessori)
げっそり
become thin, lose a lot of weight (from worry/illness); feel disappointed/discouraged
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes a sudden and significant loss of weight due to illness, worry, or shock, resulting in an emaciated appearance. Can also describe a feeling of deep disappointment. (やせ衰える、がっかりする)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は病気でげっそり痩せてしまった。
He became terribly thin from illness.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "げっそり"!
長い入院生活で、彼女は_______と痩せてしまった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「げっそり痩せる」は、病気や心配などで急に体重が減り、やつれて見える様子を表します。
English: 「げっそり痩せる」 (gessori yaseru) means to become noticeably thin due to illness or worry.
English: 「げっそり痩せる」 (gessori yaseru) means to become noticeably thin due to illness or worry.
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