ぎざぎざ
Frequency rank: 39,878. – 40,464. (for form 段々: 4,716. – 4,719.)
- notches; serration; indentation; jaggies (stair-step artifacts in computer images)onomatopoeic or mimetic wordword usually written using kana alone
- notched; serrated; jagged; corrugated; milledonomatopoeic or mimetic wordword usually written using kana alone
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle; noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
Forms
- ぎざぎざFrequency rank: 39,878. – 40,464.
- 刻々【ぎざぎざ】【ギザギザ】Frequency rank: 30,257. – 30,508.
- 段々【ぎざぎざ】【ギザギザ】Frequency rank: 4,716. – 4,719.
- 刻刻【ぎざぎざ】【ギザギザ】
- 段段【ぎざぎざ】【ギザギザ】
- ギザギザFrequency rank: 29,806. – 30,020.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- notches; serration; indentation; jaggies (stair-step artifacts in computer images)
- notched; serrated; jagged; corrugated; milled
This usage refers to the physical characteristics of an object that has been cut or shaped to have a noticeable pattern of gaps or indentations, often for functional or decorative purposes.
This meaning describes the texture or edge of an object that has been intentionally designed to be rough or uneven, often to enhance grip, cutting performance, or aesthetic appeal.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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Fiona's letters were becoming less and less frequent.
The knife's serrated edge makes it perfect for cutting such things as bread.
What's the name of this flower with serrated petals? I tried looking it up in a encyclopedia, but I couldn't get anything.
The edges of the lid of a can become sharp when you open one with a can opener, so be careful not to cut yourself.
As he walked away, his figure gradually became dim under the snow.