Japanese Word · Intermediate
ごわごわ
be stiff
Pronunciation: [ɡo̞β̞a̠ɡo̞β̞a̠]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "be stiff".
Example
ただ厚地の肌着と、ごわごわした囚人外套が、なま傷だらけの自分の背中にへばり着かぬように気をくばっていただけのことだった。
He was only careful to keep his thick undershirt and stiff prison coat from sticking to his raw, wounded back.
Practice tips
- Practice ごわごわ 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.