Japanese Word · Intermediate
ごつごつ
be rugged
Pronunciation: [ɡo̞t͡sɨɡo̞t͡sɨ]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "be rugged".
Example
女性は柔らかで男性はごつごつしているので、ごつごつした者たちは、柔らかな女性を好みます。
Women are gentle and men are rugged, so people who are rugged prefer gentle women.
Practice tips
- Practice ごつごつ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.