がっかり
gakkari
The Japanese word for disappointing is がっかり (gakkari).
Meaning: that disappoints or disappoint (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
In sentences, がっかり is often used with the verb する to mean 'to feel disappointed' or 'to be let down'. To express that you were disappointed by something that happened, you can use the form がっかりした (was disappointed).
How do you pronounce it?
gakkari
Did you know?
- The word がっかり is an onomatopoeia, a category of words that mimic specific sounds or feelings. In Japanese, these 'sound-effect' words are used constantly to describe emotional states, not just physical noises.
- In Japanese culture, saying がっかり directly to a superior can be seen as overly critical or rude. It is often replaced with more indirect expressions to save face.
- In Japanese pop culture, particularly in manga, the word がっかり might be written in large stylized text near a character's head to visually represent their sudden loss of enthusiasm.
Examples in context
- それはがっかりだよ。That's disappointing.This sentence is useful for saying 'That's disappointing.'Tatoeba #12698514 by small_snow, translation #2111449 by CK
- 彼の新しい映画にはがっかりだ。His new film is disappointing.This sentence is useful for saying 'His new film is disappointing.'Tatoeba #116849 by bunbuku, translation #286819 by CM
- 私が出した高価な寿司を誰も食べなかったのにはがっかりした。It was disappointing that nobody ate the expensive sushi I had served.This sentence is useful for expressing how you felt about a specific situation using the form がっかり.Tatoeba #167679 by bunbuku, translation #246821 by CK
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a concert that was cancelled.
- 結衣 Yuiライブが中止になって、がっかりだね。Raibu ga chushi ni natte, gakkari da ne.It's disappointing that the live concert was cancelled, isn't it?
- 健太 Kenta本当に。とてもがっかりしているよ。Hontou ni. Totemo gakkari shite iru yo.Truly. I am very disappointed.
- 結衣 Yui健太さんは楽しみにしてたもんね。Kenta-san wa tanoshimi ni shiteta mon ne.You were really looking forward to it, Kenta.
- 健太 Kentaうん、すごく楽しみだったんだ。Un, sugoku tanoshimi datta nda.Yeah, I was really looking forward to it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
