No. 2,855 in Japanese
がっ
"がっ" is not a standalone word; it is often part of onomatopoeic expressions or interjections, conveying suddenness or impact depending on the context.
In a sentence
ドアががっ！と閉まりました。
The door shut with a loud 'bang!'
In this sentence, 'がっ' is used as an onomatopoeia to represent a sudden, loud noise such as a door slamming shut.
彼の動きががっかりさせる。
His behavior is disappointing.
Here, 'がっ' is part of the word 'がっかり' which means 'disappoint,' showing a feeling of letdown or dissatisfaction.
そのニュースを聞いてがっと飲む。
Hearing that news, he gulped down his drink.
In this sentence, 'がっ' is used to describe the action of drinking rapidly or in one go, providing vividness and immediacy to the action.
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