Japanese phrase
がっかりしました。 ga kka ri shi ma shi ta
Meaning
I was disappointed.
When to use it
Expresses disappointment about an outcome or experience. It is polite and direct, and often sounds softer when paired with a reason.
Example dialogue
映画、どうでしたか？ ei ga dō de shi ta ka
How was the movie?
正直、がっかりしました。 shō jiki ga kka ri shi ma shi ta
Honestly, I was disappointed.