グッとくる
ぐっとくる
expression
to be moved, touched, feel a tug at one's heart
1.
to be moved, feel touched
To experience a sudden emotional response, typically feeling moved, touched, or having one's heartstrings tugged.
その言葉にグッときた。
Those words really got to me.
彼の優しさにグッときた。
His kindness really touched me.
この映画のラストシーン、グッとくるよ。
The last scene of this movie really tugs at your heart.
子供の成長を見て、グッとくるものがあった。
Seeing my child grow up, I felt really moved.
グッとくる uses the onomatopoeia グッと (with a squeeze, firmly) to describe a sudden emotional impact that hits you in the heart or gut.
This expression is versatile and can describe:
- Being moved to tears
- Feeling romantic attraction
- Being deeply touched by kindness
- Experiencing a powerful emotional moment
Related expressions:
- キュンとする: heart fluttering (more romantic)
- 胸が熱くなる: heart warming up
- 感動する: to be moved (more formal)