グサリと

Alternative writings: ぐさりと
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeic adverb indicating a stabbing/thrusting action or a remark that hits sharply (physically or emotionally).

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼の一言が胸にグサリと刺さった。

His words stabbed me in the heart.

ナイフが肉にグサリと入った。

The knife plunged into the flesh with a stab.

上司の厳しい指摘がグサリと来てその日は元気が出なかった。

My boss's harsh criticism hit me hard, and I felt down that day.