Ever eaten a huge bowl of ramen with extra toppings?
Or finished a job with full effort, no holding back?
That’s when “Gattsuri” (がっつり) comes in — a powerful Japanese word that describes substantialness, whether it’s about food or effort.
Before we dive in, say it with strength!
Gattsuri!
What is “Gattsuri” (がっつり)?
“Gattsuri” expresses:
- A large portion of food
→ “がっつりけいラーメン” = heavy-style ramen (like Jiro-style!) - A solid grasp of something
→ “がっつりあくしゅ” = a firm handshake - Doing something wholeheartedly and fully
→ “がっつりはたらく” = work hard and thoroughly
It’s not a traditional onomatopoeia, but its sound is rhythmic and emphatic — that’s why it’s often treated as almost onomatopoeia.
Gattsuri is origialy from “Gatsu Gatsu,” which means shoveling food into their mouth with loud energy!
Nuance:
Hearty. Strong. No-nonsense. All in.
Pronunciation
gaht-tsoo-ree
(Emphasize the “tsu” with a short pause)
Categories
Condition
What Does “Gattsuri” Look Like?
Diving into work with no hesitation
A giant bento packed with meat
A firm grip
How Do You Say It?
Say it with a smile — like you’re eating something light:
Examples in Daily Life
Example 1: Large portion of ramen
He ordered a bowl of Gattsuri–Kei ramen —
topped with meat, garlic, oil… and hunger!
Example 2: Working hard
She worked Gattsuri all week
and finally finished the project.
Cultural Note
“Gattsuri” adds weight to your sentence — it makes everything feel solid.
In English, you might say:
- “Hearty”
- “All in”
- “Big and bold”
From food to actions, it’s a word that fills the plate — and the scene.
Watch & Feel the “Gattsuri” World
Feel the “Gattsuri” — Large bowl of ramen
Try Using It!
Next time you go full-power on anything —
a task, a meal, a workout — say:
Gattsuri!
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