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ごほごほ

goho-goho

Coughing heavily, hacking

A deep, persistent cough that sounds rough and painful. The voiced 'g' makes it heavier than a light cough.

💡In the office during flu season — 'She's been goho-goho all day — she should go home.'

Example

風邪でごほごほ咳が止まらない。

I can't stop coughing goho-goho because of my cold.

Quiz yourself

She's been ___ all week from that terrible cold.

ひどい風邪で、一週間ずっと○○している。

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Intermediate