- gakkari to be disappointed, to be dejected, to be downhearted, to be discouraged, to be disheartened, to lose heart, to feel let down; to feel exhausted, to feel drained
Used in casual conversation when expressing personal disappointment or discouragement after an unmet expectation or failed plan.
試験に落ちてがっかりした。
Shiken ni ochite gakkari shita.
I was disappointed because I failed the exam.
その知らせを聞いてがっかりした。
Sono shirase o kiite gakkari shita.
I was disappointed when I heard the news.
⚖️ Often confused with 'shitsubou' (失望), which is more formal and refers to a deeper sense of disillusionment.
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