Japanese meaning of ガバッ
Reading:
がばっ (gaba’)
English Translation:
suddenly, with a start
Scene & Cultural Context
Cultural Context:
Extremely common in manga/anime wake-up scenes.
寝坊キャラが「ガバッ！」と起きる演出が定番。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Usually stands alone or as “ガバッと起きる”.
Trap for English Speakers
Not “gaba” the supplement.
Example
Basic Example
目覚ましでガバッと飛び起きた。
I jumped up with a start at my alarm.
Applied Example
「ガバッ！」とベッドから跳ね起きる主人公。
Main character springing up in bed: “GABA!”