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。

  His beard is coarse, so shaving is a hassle.

• このブラシは剛ごう毛もうを使つかっているので、しっかり汚よごれを落おとせる。

  This brush uses stiff bristles, so it can remove dirt effectively.