ごくごく

(2 entries)
Alternative writings: 極々, 極極
Frequency:
1

An adverb meaning 'extremely' or 'very', used to emphasize degree. (Note: the same-sounding 'gokugoku' can also be an onomatopoeia for gulping.)

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

彼の説明はごくごく簡単だったので、誰でもわかった。

His explanation was extremely simple, so anyone could understand it.

これはごくごく基本的なルールだから、しっかり覚えておいてください。

This is a very basic rule, so please remember it well.

その症状はごくごく軽い風邪のようだ。

That symptom seems very much like a mild cold.

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