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A15 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Adverb, Suru verb

強強(ごわごわ)stiff, starchy

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    1. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Adverb, Suru verb

      1.

      stiff, starchy

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word, Usually written using kana alone

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    強強 【ごわごわ】強々 【ごわごわ】ゴワゴワ

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      ゴワゴワの布団(ふとん)肌触(はだざわ)りが(わる)いです。

      The stiff futon feels bad to the touch. {stiff, starchy}

      このシャツはゴワゴワで、(しつ)(わる)いです。

      This shirt is stiff and of poor quality. {stiff, starchy}

      ゴワゴワのタオルで(かお)()いたら(かお)(あか)くなった。

      After wiping my face with a stiff towel, my face turned red. {stiff, starchy}

      このシャツはゴワゴワで、(なか)肌着(はだぎ)()ないと()られません。

      This shirt is so stiff, I can't wear it without an undershirt underneath. {stiff, starchy}

      分厚(ぶあつ)くてゴワゴワしているこの(かみ)は、ちょっとしたことでは(やぶ)れない。

      This thick, stiff paper doesn't tear easily. {stiff, starchy}

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