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Kochikochi

[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:

  • 魚さかながこちこちにこおっている。
    The fish is frozen stiff.
  • 面接めんせつのとき、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


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