ぐいぐい

Alternative writings: グイグイ
Frequency:
1

A mimetic word for acting energetically, assertively, or without hesitation — pushing forward or promoting something vigorously.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼は会議でぐいぐい自分の意見を主張した。

He pushed his opinions forward vigorously in the meeting.

新入社員がぐいぐい営業している。

The new employee is zealously pushing sales.

彼女は初対面でもぐいぐい話しかけるタイプだ。

She's the type to boldly start conversations even with strangers.

2

A mimetic word for pushing or pulling something strongly with force.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

ロープをぐいぐい引っ張ってボートを岸に寄せた。

They pulled the rope hard and drew the boat to the shore.

子どもが母親の手をぐいぐい引っ張った。

The child tugged strongly at his mother's hand.

エンジンがかからなかったので、みんなで車をぐいぐい押した。

The engine wouldn't start, so everyone pushed the car hard.

3

A mimetic word for drinking heavily or gulping down drinks vigorously.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼はビールをぐいぐい飲み干した。

He gulped down his beer.

暑い日は冷たい水をぐいぐい飲みたくなる。

On hot days you want to gulp down cold water.

試合の後、選手たちは水をぐいぐい飲んだ。

After the match, the players drank water eagerly.