JLPT N3 Intermediate
粗い
Coarse texture, lack of detail, or sloppy work.
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Other forms
粗く araku - coarsely, roughly
粗さ arasa - coarseness, roughness
1 I-adjective
Coarse / Rough (Texture)
Describes a texture or composition made of large particles, loose weaves, or wide gaps.
Example
この セーター は 生地 が 粗い から 、 少し チクチク する 。
This sweater's fabric is coarse, so it's a little scratchy.
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2 I-adjective
Rough / Lacking Detail
Indicates a low density of information, such as pixelated images or broad conceptual outlines.
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3 I-adjective
Sloppy / Careless
Critiques work or actions as being executed without necessary care, precision, or polish.
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