ゴシゴシ

Alternative writings: ごしごし
Frequency:
1

The sound/feel of vigorously scrubbing or rubbing something hard (onomatopoeic).

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

鍋をスポンジでゴシゴシ洗った。

I scrubbed the pot hard with a sponge.

床の汚れをゴシゴシこすって落とした。

I rubbed the stains on the floor vigorously and removed them.

彼は額の汗をタオルでゴシゴシ拭いた。

He wiped the sweat from his forehead vigorously with a towel.