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takes する, adverb taking the と particle

Onomatopoeic or mimetic word.
  1. to be disheartened, to be dejected, to be discouraged, to be disappointed.

adverb, adverb taking the と particle, takes する

Onomatopoeic or mimetic word.
  1. suddenly (losing a lot of weight), looking emaciated, becoming very thin.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
げ
 
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そ
 
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げっそり
 
ゲ
 
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ソ
 
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ゲッソリ