ロッキー
Rokkī
The English adjective 'rocky' is translated into Japanese as ロッキー (Rokkī).
The term is used to describe something that is abounding in or full of rocks.
Meaning: abounding in, or full of, rocks (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
Rokkī
Did you know?
- If you say ロッキー in a Japanese conversation, many people will immediately think of the boxer Rocky Balboa from the film franchise.
- While English uses 'rocky' to describe a relationship in trouble, Japanese speakers use 不安 (fuan), a word that literally translates to 'anxiety' or 'unease'.
- Japanese has a specific word 凸凹 (dekoboko) for 'rocky' or 'rough' roads, which focuses on the physical pattern of bumps and hollows rather than the material of the stones.
Example conversation
Hiroto and Yui are planning a hiking route.
- 大翔 Hirotoこの道はロッキーで危ないですよ。Kono michi wa rokkī de abunai desu yo.This path is rocky and dangerous.
- 結衣 Yui本当にそうですね。気をつけましょう。Hontō ni sō desu ne. Ki o tsukemashō.You're right. Let's be careful.
- 大翔 Hiroto靴はしっかりしたものを履いていますか？Kutsu wa shikkari shita mono o haite imasu ka?Are you wearing sturdy shoes?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、準備はばっちりです。Hai, junbi wa bacchiri desu.Yes, I'm all set.
