荒っぽい

あらっぽい
Alternative writings: 粗っぽい
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Rough or violent in manner; rude or rough-mannered, lacking refinement or politeness.

I-Adjective

Examples

彼の言葉遣いは荒っぽくて一緒に働きにくい。

His language is rough, making it difficult to work with him.

荒っぽい扱いを受けた荷物が壊れていた。

The luggage that was handled roughly was broken.

彼女は感情表現が荒っぽいところがあるが、悪気はない。

She can be coarse in expressing her emotions, but she means no harm.

2

Rough (as in workmanship or approach); crude, coarse, or careless—lacking finesse or precision.

I-Adjective

Examples

あの職人の仕上げは荒っぽいが、味があるとも言える。

That craftsman's finish is rough, but you could say it has character.

荒っぽい作業で製品の精度が落ちた。

Because of the rough work, the product's precision deteriorated.

会議での発言が荒っぽく、誤解を招いた。

Rough remarks at the meeting caused misunderstandings.

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