NichiDict

ごりごり

[gorigori]

Meanings

1.AdverbAdv-to

with a scraping sound; with a grating sound; with a scratching sound

2.AdverbAdv-toNoun・suru

with force; hard; vigorously

3.AdverbAdv-to

forcibly (carry out); forcefully; in a pushy manner

4.Adj-naNo-adjAdverb

hard (e.g. food); stiff (e.g. clothing)

5.No-adjAdj-na

inflexible; uncompromising; dyed-in-the-wool

6.No-adj

hardcore; serious; genuine; bona fide; true; real

Examples

ごりごりと氷を砕いた。

I crushed the ice with a grating sound.

肩をごりごりとマッサージした。

I massaged my shoulder firmly.

ごりごりとすり鉢で胡麻をする。

Grind sesame in a mortar.