がっくり (Gakkuri) is a Japanese adverb meaning “heartbroken, crestfallen, dejected, disappointed”.
Meanings
- adverb, noun, suru verb, adverb (to)heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
- adverb, suru verbfeeling exhausted; feeling drained
Examples
彼はがっくりひざをついた。
His knees gave way.
彼はがっくりとなりひざをついた。
He collapsed to his knees.
その知らせを聞いて彼はがっくりと肩を落とした。
His shoulders sagged when he heard the news.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).