JLPT N3 Intermediate
グー
Rock in rock-paper-scissors, a rumbling stomach sound, or a casual thumbs-up.
Readings
Other forms
ぐう alternate kana
ぐー alternate kana
グーグー continuous sound, like rumbling or snoring
1 Noun
Rock" (in Rock-Paper-Scissors)
Refers to a clenched fist gesture, primarily used as “Rock” in the hand game Rock-Paper-Scissors.
Example
A 最初 は グー ！
B じゃんけんぽん ！
[A:] Starting with rock! [B:] Rock-paper-scissors!
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2 Adverb (often with と)
Rumbling" or "Growling"
Represents a deep, resonant sound, typically associated with a rumbling stomach or heavy breathing while sleeping.
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3 Na-adjective, Noun
Good" or "Thumbs-up"
A casual, slang abbreviation of the English word “Good,” often accompanied by a thumbs-up gesture.
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