がっくり

dejectedly, crestfallenly; with a sudden loss of energy or hope

ɡ a̠ k̚ k ɯ̟ ɾʲ i
adverb Rare #45,194
dejectedly, crestfallenly; with a sudden loss of energy or hope Often used with する or と; can describe someone slumping or buckling from disappointment.
JA: 試験に落ちて、がっくりした。
EN: I was dejected after failing the exam.

彼はがっくりひざをついた。

He dropped to his knees in despair.

がっくりだよ。

I'm really disappointed.

彼はがっくりとなりひざをついた。

He collapsed and fell to his knees.

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