[Giongo Gitaigo by Flashcards]
こちこち
(~だ、~な、~の)
“Hard due to being dried out or becoming rigid. Also used to express a stiff, rigid attitude or way of thinking.”
Sample text:
魚 がこちこちにこおっている。
The fish is frozen stiff.面接 のとき、こちこちになってしまった。
I got stiff during the interview.
(Source: E de wakaru Giongo Gitaigo)
Japanese Giongo Gitaigo