- gotsui large and rough, big and tough, rugged (hands, features, etc.), hard, sturdy, chunky, burly; unrefined, rustic, boorish; extreme, excessive, tremendous, terrible
Used in casual conversation to describe a person, object, or situation as big, rough, or extreme, often with a sense of admiration or humor.
彼はごつい手をしている。
Kare wa gotsui te o shite iru.
He has rough, big hands.
このスープはごつい味だね。
Kono sūpu wa gotsui aji da ne.
This soup has a strong, rustic taste, doesn't it?
⚖️ Commonly confused with 'kitsui', which means 'tight' or 'harsh', while 'gotsui' focuses on physical size or roughness.
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