ぐっと
Meanings
suddenly; with a jerk; in one go
Describes a quick, forceful action or change: pulling, pushing, drinking, or a sudden movement.
He pulled the rope with a jerk.
He gulped down the beer in one go.
considerably; a lot; very much
Indicates a significant increase in degree or intensity, often with adjectives or verbs of change.
The new job has become considerably more difficult.
This one is a lot tastier.
Used for applying steady pressure, gripping, or bearing down with force.
I pressed the lid down firmly.
I clenched my teeth and held on tightly.
Expresses being strongly affected emotionally, often with verbs like 感動する or 心を打たれる. Sense 4 (completely at a loss) is a rarer, similar emphatic use.
I was deeply moved by that story.
I was completely at a loss for words at his remark.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をぐっと引くto pull something with a sudden, forceful jerk
I gave the rope a sharp pull.
- 〈物〉をぐっと飲むto drink something down in one forceful gulp
He gulped down the beer in one go.
- 〈物〉がぐっと上がるfor something to rise considerably
The temperature rose considerably.
- 〈事〉をぐっとこらえるto hold back (tears, emotion, pain) with effort
She held back her tears.
- ぐっと力を入れるto apply firm, steady pressure or grip
He put firm pressure into his grip.
- 〈事〉にぐっと感動するto be deeply, powerfully moved by something
I was deeply moved by that movie.