ゴキブリ
ごきぶり
noun
cockroach
1.
cockroach
A common household insect pest known for its flat body, long antennae, and ability to survive in various conditions.
台所でゴキブリを見た。
I saw a cockroach in the kitchen.
ゴキブリが苦手だ。
I can't stand cockroaches.
ゴキブリ退治のスプレーを買った。
I bought cockroach spray.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ゴキブリを見る (to see a cockroach)
- ゴキブリが出る (cockroaches appear)
- ゴキブリを退治する (to exterminate cockroaches)
- ゴキブリホイホイ (cockroach trap - brand name often used generically)
NICKNAMES:
- G - Sometimes written as just "G" in casual Japanese to avoid saying the word directly.