ごっそり
ごっそり
adverb, onomatopoeia
entirely; completely; in bulk; all at once
1.
entirely, completely, in bulk, all at once
Describes a large quantity being taken, removed, or disappearing at once. Often implies surprise or emphasis on the amount.
お金がごっそり消えた。
The money vanished completely.
冷蔵庫の中身がごっそりなくなっていた。
The contents of the fridge were completely gone.
泥棒に貴重品をごっそり持っていかれた。
The thief made off with all the valuables.
ごっそり is an expressive adverb meaning that a large quantity is removed, taken, or gone all at once. It has an onomatopoeic quality that suggests bulk removal.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ごっそり持っていく: to take everything away
- ごっそり抜ける: to fall out in clumps (especially hair)
- ごっそりなくなる: to disappear completely
- ごっそり盗まれる: to have everything stolen
- ごっそり減る: to decrease drastically
USAGE:
Almost always describes loss, removal, or disappearance. Carries a tone of surprise at the amount affected. Informal — not used in formal writing.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- すっかり: completely (neutral, broader usage)
- ごっそり emphasizes bulk quantity and is more dramatic/vivid than すっかり