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ぎざぎざ

giza-giza

Jagged, serrated edge

A sharp, zigzag edge like a saw blade or the teeth of a serrated knife. Can also describe torn paper or mountain ridgelines.

💡Warning about a broken can lid — 'Be careful, the edge is giza-giza and could cut you.'

Example

缶のふたがぎざぎざで危ない。

The can lid is giza-giza and dangerous.

Quiz yourself

The torn metal edge was ___ and sharp.

破れた金属の端が○○で鋭い。

knifescissorsedgemountaindanger
Intermediate