Japanese Word · Intermediate
がっかり
to be disappointed, to lose heart, to feel rejected
Pronunciation: [ɡa̠k̚ka̠ɾʲi]
Meaning
to be disappointed, to lose heart, to feel rejected
Example
がっかりしないで。
Cheer up!
Practice tips
- Practice がっかり out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.