ごしごし

Readings

Kana: ごしごし、ゴシゴシ

Romaji: goshigoshi, goshigoshi

Definition

noun

vs

adv

1

scrubbing; rubbing briskly; rasping

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)は台所(だいどころ)の床(ゆか)をブラシでごしごし洗(あら)った。

➥She scrubbed the kitchen floor with a brush.

石(せっ)けんを付(つ)けてごしごしこすれば汚(よご)れが落(お)ちます。

➥Rub briskly with soap, and the stain will soon wash off.