がっかり
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Base noun form. Often used with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') as 『がっかりする』 (gakkari suru, 'to feel disappointed') to function as a verb. Example: 『試験に落ちてがっかりした』 (shiken ni ochite gakkari shita, 'I was disappointed to fail the exam').
Theme
User and their friend Ken are at a café after a disappointing movie they watched together. Ken notices User's mood and brings up the topic.
がっかり
がっかり
feel disappointed / be dejected
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine a balloon losing air and going 'gak-gak' as it deflates — that's how you feel when you're disappointed. 'Gak-gak' → 『がっかり』 (gakkari, 'feel disappointed').
Cultural Note
In Japan, expressing disappointment is often done subtly. 『がっかり』 (gakkari) is a common word used in everyday conversations to describe feeling let down, such as when plans are canceled or expectations aren't met.
Forms
Base: がっかりBase noun form. Often used with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') as 『がっかりする』 (gakkari suru, 'to feel disappointed') to function as a verb. Example: 『試験に落ちてがっかりした』 (shiken ni ochite gakkari shita, 'I was disappointed to fail the exam').