グッとくる

ぐっとくる
expression
to be moved, touched, feel a tug at one's heart
informalemotion
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(ことば)にグッときた。
Those words really got to me.
彼(かれ)の優(やさ)しさにグッときた。
His kindness really touched me.
この映画(えいが)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(こども)の成長(せいちょう)を見(み)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

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Related: エモい (emotional, moving)
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Added 2026.2.1 17:18 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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