ぎごちない(ぎごちない)
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Meaning: awkward/clumsy
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | ぎごちなくて | ぎごちなくて |
| ta-form (past) | ぎごちなかった | ぎごちなかった |
| nai-form (negative) | ぎごちなくない | ぎごちなくない |
Example sentences
- 初対面でぎごちない会話になる。 — The conversation felt awkward since it was our first meeting.
- ぎごちない手つきで作業する。 — He worked with clumsy movements.
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