Japanese symbol for “dejected”
がっくり
がっくり
Romaji: gakkuri
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
In Japanese, dejected is がっくり (gakkuri).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adv, adv-to, n heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
- adv, vs feeling exhausted; feeling drained
Written forms: —. Readings: がっくり、ガックリ.
Other Japanese words for “dejected”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 悄然 | しょうぜん shouzen | dejected; dispirited; crestfallen |
| 憮然 | ぶぜん buzen | disappointed; dejected; disheartened |
| 力なげ | ちからなげ chikaranage | feeble; dejected; helpless |
| 蛞蝓に塩 | なめくじにしお namekujinishio | crestfallen; dejected; shriveled (like a slug sprinkled with salt) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “dejected”.
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