ごつい

i-adjective

large and rough; rugged; burly; chunky

Describes physical objects, body parts, or people that are big, sturdy, and rough-hewn. Often positive or neutral when describing toughness.

• 彼かれはごつい手てで器き用ように細さい工くをした。

  He did delicate work with his large, rugged hands.

• この机つくえはごついけど、とても丈じょう夫ぶだ。

  This desk is chunky, but it's very sturdy.

i-adjective

unrefined; rustic; boorish

Used for people, manners, or speech that lack polish or sophistication. Can carry a negative or condescending tone.

• 彼かれの話はなし方かたはごついけど、悪わるい人ひとじゃない。

  His way of speaking is rough, but he's not a bad person.

i-adjective

extreme; excessive; tremendous

Colloquial intensifier, often used in Kansai dialect. Can express that something is over the top, severe, or impressively large in degree.

• 今日きょうの暑あつさはごついなあ。

  Today's heat is really intense.

• あの選せん手しゅのパワーはごつい。

  That player's power is tremendous.