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.
ゴキブリ is one of the most feared household pests in Japan, especially during the hot and humid summer months.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ゴキブリが出る: cockroaches appear (in the house)
- ゴキブリを退治する: to exterminate cockroaches
- ゴキブリ対策: cockroach countermeasures
- ゴキブリホイホイ: cockroach trap (brand name used generically)
- ゴキブリ駆除: cockroach extermination
CULTURE:
Many Japanese people have a strong aversion to cockroaches. In casual speech and online, people often refer to them simply as "G" (ジー) to avoid saying the word directly.
SEASON:
Most commonly seen in 夏 (summer) when heat and humidity create ideal conditions. Prevention products sell strongly before summer begins.