ごそごそ
ごそごそ
adverb, suru verb
rustling; rummaging around
1.
rustling; rummaging
The sound of rustling or the action of rummaging through things, often when searching for something. Implies somewhat clumsy or persistent searching.
カバンの中をごそごそ探した。
I rummaged through my bag.
隣の部屋からごそごそという音が聞こえる。
I can hear rustling sounds from the next room.
彼女は押し入れの中をごそごそしていた。
She was rummaging around in the closet.
ごそごそ describes the sound of rustling or the action of searching through things in a somewhat clumsy or thorough manner. Often used when someone is looking for something.
RELATED EXPRESSIONS:
- がさがさ: similar rustling (rougher sound)
- ごちゃごちゃ: messy/cluttered
- がさごそ: rummaging (variant)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ごそごそ探す: to rummage/search
- ごそごそする: to rustle/rummage
- ごそごそと音がする: to make rustling sounds
NUANCE:
ごそごそ often implies discrete or secretive searching, or searching that disturbs the surrounding area.
Related Words
Related:
がさがさ (rustling)