ガクンと

Alternative writings: がくんと
Frequency:
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An onomatopoeic adverb indicating a sudden jerk, drop, or sharp change (physically or figuratively).

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

発表の直後、株価がガクンと下がった。

Right after the announcement, the stock price plunged suddenly.

階段で足を踏み外し、膝がガクンと落ちた。

He slipped on the stairs and his knees buckled with a jerk.

疲れて集中力がガクンと落ちてしまった。

I got tired and my concentration dropped sharply.