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がつん

gatsun

Hard, jarring blow

A forceful, hard impact — hitting your head on something, being struck by a blunt object, or a shocking verbal blow. Conveys sudden, painful force.

💡Bumping your head on a low beam — 'I hit my head gatsun on the beam.'

Example

頭をがつんとぶつけた。

I bumped my head gatsun.

Quiz yourself

He ___ hit his head on the low doorframe.

低いドア枠に頭を○○とぶつけた。

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