na-adjective, adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Describes something thoroughly wet, often to the point of being messy or unpleasant. Commonly used for rain-soaked clothes, food that has become mushy, or muddy ground.
雨で服がぐしゃぐしゃになった。
My clothes got soaking wet from the rain.
ぐしゃぐしゃの地面を歩くのは大変だ。
It's tough walking on muddy, sloppy ground.
na-adjective, adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
crushed; crumpled
Describes something that has lost its original shape, typically paper, fabric, or a container that has been crushed or wrinkled.
ポケットの中で手紙がぐしゃぐしゃになった。
The letter got crumpled in my pocket.
空き缶をぐしゃぐしゃに潰す。
I crush the empty can out of shape.
na-adjective, adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes a state of disorder, often for hair, a room, or abstract things like thoughts or plans. Can also imply emotional turmoil.
風で髪がぐしゃぐしゃになった。
My hair got all messy from the wind.
頭の中がぐしゃぐしゃで、何も考えられない。
My mind is so jumbled I can't think straight.