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ぎくっと
gikutto
Description
「ぎくっと」は、急に驚いたり、悪いことがばれそうで心配になったりした時の気持ちを表す言葉です。
"ぎくっと" is a word that expresses the feeling when you are suddenly surprised or worried that something bad might be found out.
心が急にドキッとする様子を伝えるときに使います。
It is used to convey the feeling of your heart suddenly skipping a beat.
Meanings
ぎくっとgikutto
with a sudden startled, guilty shock
名前を呼ばれて、ぎくっとした。
I was startled when my name was called.
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Notes
- Nuance
ぎくっと suggests being startled with a twinge of guilt, as when caught doing something.
- Form
often used as ぎくっとする, describing a sudden inner jolt of surprise.
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