がっくり

がっくり
adverb, suru verb
dejected; disappointed; crestfallen
1. dejected; disappointed; crestfallen
Describes a sudden loss of energy or spirits due to disappointment or shock. Often accompanied by physical drooping of the shoulders or head.
試験(しけん)に落(お)ちてがっくりした。
I was dejected after failing the exam.
彼(かれ)はがっくりと肩(かた)を落(お)とした。
He dropped his shoulders in disappointment.
2. suddenly weakening; collapsing
Describes a sudden physical weakening or giving way, such as knees buckling.
膝(ひざ)ががっくりと折(お)れた。
My knees suddenly gave way.

がっくり conveys a sudden, visible loss of spirits or strength.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • がっくりする: to feel dejected
  • がっくり来(く)る: to be hit with disappointment
  • 肩(かた)をがっくり落(お)とす: to drop one's shoulders in disappointment

SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

  • しょんぼり: dejected, downcast (more passive)
  • がっかり: disappointed (similar but less physical)
  • 落(お)ち込(こ)む: to feel down
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Added 2026.1.16 23:51 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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