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ごしごし

goshi-goshi

Scrubbing, rubbing hard

The rough, vigorous sound of scrubbing a surface — washing dishes with a sponge, scrubbing a floor, or rubbing eyes when sleepy.

💡Cleaning a dirty pot — 'She scrubbed the pot goshi-goshi until it was clean.'

Example

鍋をごしごしこすって汚れを落とした。

I scrubbed the pot goshi-goshi to remove the stains.

Quiz yourself

She ___ scrubbed the bathtub until it sparkled.

浴槽をぴかぴかになるまで○○こすった。

kitchencleaningbathroomhomemorning
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