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グッと来る (グッとくる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, kuru verb (irregular), intransitive verb
to be deeply moving ; to strike a chord ; to hit you right in the feels
usually written using kana alone
Describes something that evokes a strong, often sudden emotional response—touching, heartwarming, or poignant. Common in casual speech and writing about art, stories, or gestures.
His honest words struck a chord with me.
Written forms グッと 来く る
Common katakana-kanji mixed spelling; this word is usually written in kana.
ぐっと 来く る
Hiragana-kanji mixed spelling; less common than the katakana version but still used.
ぐっとくる
Fully hiragana spelling; acceptable but less common than the katakana kana form.
Similar words 感かん 動どう する 感動する is a more formal, general term for being moved or impressed. グッと来る is more casual and emphasizes a sudden, visceral emotional punch.
ジーンと 来く る ジーンと来る describes a warm, spreading feeling of being touched, often with tears welling up. グッと来る can be similar but often implies a sharper, more immediate impact.
Etymology The phrase combines the mimetic adverb グッと (expressing a sudden, forceful movement or impact) with the verb 来る (to come), literally 'to come with a gulp' or 'to hit suddenly'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely developed from the physical sense of being struck emotionally.
