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Texture & Touch

ごわごわ

gowa-gowa

Stiff and rough

Fabric or material that is stiff and uncomfortable — like a new, unwashed towel.

💡Wearing a new shirt — 'This new shirt is all gowa-gowa.'

Example

新しいタオルはごわごわする。

New towels feel gowa-gowa.

Quiz yourself

The cheap towel felt ___ and uncomfortable.

安いタオルは○○して使い心地が悪い。

towelfabricblanketdiscomfort
Intermediate