Japanese meaning of ガキン

Reading:
がきん (gakin)

English Translation:

clang, clash, KLANG

Scene & Cultural Context

Cultural Context:


Classic for sword fights or armor battles in manga/anime.

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

Used as a sound effect or adverb before verbs; “ガキンと弾く”.

Trap for English Speakers

Not “gakin” as slang.

Example

Basic Example

剣と剣がガキンとぶつかった。

The swords clashed with a metallic clang.


Applied Example

必殺技をガキンと受け止める！

The special attack was blocked with a sharp sound.