Japanese word

荒っぽい

Pronunciation

Romajiarappoi

Meaning

  • i-adjectiverough

Example

彼の話し方は荒っぽいです。kare no hana shi kata wa ara ppo i de su

His way of speaking is rough.

Illustration for 荒っぽい (rough)

More examples

彼は道具を荒っぽく扱います。kare wa dō gu o ara ppo ku atsuka i ma su

He handles tools roughly.

Core concept

Describes a manner or action that is rough, forceful, and lacking in gentle control or consideration.

Common phrases

  • 荒っぽい口調ara ppo i ku chō

    rough tone

  • 荒っぽい言葉遣いara ppo i koto ba zuka i

    rough language

Similar words

荒いarai: Describes a manner or action carried out with excessive force and little gentleness.
荒々しいaraarashii: Describes behavior or movement that is wild, forceful, and difficult to control.
手荒いtearai: Describes treatment that uses excessive force or lacks care.

Definition in Japanese

動作や言動が乱暴で、手加減や細かな配慮に欠けるさま。dō sa ya gen dō ga ran bō de te ka gen ya koma ka na hai ryo ni ka ke ru sa ma

Word origin

荒っぽい (arappoi) combines 荒い (arai, "rough") with っぽい (ppoi, "having a tendency"), forming an adjective for behavior that shows roughness.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese descriptions of driving, speech, or treatment, 荒っぽい (arappoi) usually points to a rough manner rather than a rough surface, so context determines its nuance.

Other meanings

  • rudei-adjective
  • violenti-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 荒っぽさarapposaroughnessnoun

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