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Texture & Touch

とげとげ

toge-toge

Thorny, spiky surface

Covered in thorns or sharp points that prick when touched. Also used figuratively for a prickly personality or harsh words.

💡Handling a cactus — 'This cactus is so toge-toge, I need gloves!'

Example

サボテンがとげとげして触れない。

The cactus is so toge-toge I can't touch it.

Quiz yourself

The rose bush is beautiful but very ___.

バラの茂みは綺麗だけど○○している。

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Intermediate