Vocabulary

What does 手ごわい (てごわい, tegowai) mean?

手ごわい (てごわい, tegowai) means difficult; tough; formidable.

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Readingてごわい
Romajitegowai
Part of speechi-adjective
てごわい
tegowai

difficult; tough; formidable

  1. 1i-adjective difficult; tough; formidable

Also written: 手強い

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