Japanese word

ラフ

Pronunciation

Romajirafu

Meaning

  • na-adjectiverough

Example

この家具はラフな仕上がりです。ko no ka gu wa ra fu na shi a ga ri de su

This furniture has a rough finish.

Illustration for ラフ (rough)

More examples

この木製家具はラフな仕上げが特徴です。ko no moku sei ka gu wa ra fu na shi a ge ga toku chō de su

This wooden furniture has a rough finish.

Core concept

Points to a lack of smoothness or refinement in a surface, texture, or overall condition.

Common phrases

  • ラフな仕上がりra fu na shi a ga ri

    rough finish

Similar words

無造作muzōsa: Having an informal appearance that seems naturally arranged rather than carefully styled.
ざらざらzarazara: Having an uneven texture that feels coarse to the touch.
粗雑sozatsu: Showing poor care or finish in the way something is made or handled.

Definition in Japanese

表面や状態が滑らかでなく、粗く整っていないさま。hyō men ya jō tai ga name ra ka de na ku ara ku totono tte i na i sa ma

Word origin

ラフ (rafu, "rough") derives from English rough, which describes something uneven rather than smooth; Japanese also applies this quality to unfinished work.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese fashion and design talk, ラフ (rafu) may describe an informal or unfinished style, while the same word also describes a physically coarse surface.

Other meanings

  • casualna-adjective
  • sketchnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • ラフさrafusaroughnessnoun

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