剛ごう毛もう

noun

stiff hair; coarse hair; bristle

Refers to hair that is thick, stiff, and rough to the touch, often on the body or of animals. Also used in biology for setae. Contrasts with 柔毛 (soft hair).

See also: 柔毛

• 彼かれはひげが剛ごう毛もうで、剃そるのが大たい変へんだ。