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“bumpiness” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidekoboko

Example

この道は凸凹が多いです。ko no michi wa deko boko ga ō i de su

This road has many bumps.

Illustration for 凸凹 (bumpiness)

How to say “bumpiness” in Japanese

“Bumpiness” in Japanese is 凸凹 (dekoboko).

Presents something as having noticeable highs and lows instead of a uniformly flat or even form.

Full entry for 凸凹: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 凸凹

この道は凸凹が多くて歩きにくいです。ko no michi wa deko boko ga ō ku te aru ki ni ku i de su

This path is very bumpy and hard to walk on.

壁の凸凹を手で確かめます。kabe no deko boko o te de tashi ka me ma su

I check the bumps on the wall with my hand.

Tips for using 凸凹

  • A road described as 凸凹 (dekoboko) may require slower travel, so the word commonly appears in practical descriptions of road conditions.

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