がっくり
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Onomatopoeic adverb describing a sudden drop in spirits or disappointment. Often used with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') as 『がっくりする』 (gakkuri suru, 'to feel heartbroken'). Example: 『彼はがっくりと肩を落とした』 (kare wa gakkuri to kata o otoshita, 'He slumped his shoulders in disappointment').
Theme
User meets their friend Sakura at a café after she failed an important exam.
がっくり
がっくり
heartbroken
Advanced ExpansionOnomatopoeia
Memory Hook
Imagine someone's heart 'gak' (gak-kuri) dropping in disappointment — it sounds like a heavy, sad thud. 'Gak-kuri' → heartbroken!
Cultural Note
『がっくり』 (gakkuri) is a common onomatopoeic word in Japanese used to describe a sudden feeling of disappointment or deflation, often seen in manga, anime, and everyday conversation to express emotional letdown.
Forms
Base: がっくりOnomatopoeic adverb describing a sudden drop in spirits or disappointment. Often used with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') as 『がっくりする』 (gakkuri suru, 'to feel heartbroken'). Example: 『彼はがっくりと肩を落とした』 (kare wa gakkuri to kata o otoshita, 'He slumped his shoulders in disappointment').