ぎこちない
ぎこちない
i-adjective
awkward; stiff; clumsy
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ぎこちない | ぎこちなくない |
| Past | ぎこちなかった | ぎこちなくなかった |
| て form | ぎこちなくて | ぎこちなくなくて |
| Adverbial | ぎこちなく | — |
| Conditional ば | ぎこちなければ | ぎこちなくなければ |
| Conditional たら | ぎこちなかったら | ぎこちなくなかったら |
1.
awkward; stiff; clumsy; unnatural
Describing movements, behavior, or interactions that lack smoothness or naturalness. Can refer to physical clumsiness or social awkwardness.
Forms
- ぎこちなく (adverb) - awkwardly
- ぎこちなさ (noun) - awkwardness
Usage
Describes something that should be smooth or natural but isn't. Often used for physical movements, social interactions, or expressions that feel forced or uncomfortable.
Common collocations
- ぎこちない動き (awkward movements)
- ぎこちない笑顔 (stiff smile)
- ぎこちない会話 (awkward conversation)
- ぎこちない関係 (awkward relationship)