凸凹

でこぼこ
Alternative readings: とつおう
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

Unevenness; bumpiness or roughness of a surface (physical irregularities).

NounNoun Taking 'の'Na-AdjectiveIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

この道は凸凹で車が揺れる。

This road is bumpy and the car jolts.

凸凹のある路面は自転車に向かない。

A surface with bumps is unsuitable for bicycles.

庭の土が長雨で凸凹になってしまった。

The garden soil became uneven from the long rain.

2

Inequality or imbalance; figuratively describes differences or irregularities (e.g., gaps in ability or distribution).

NounNoun Taking 'の'Na-Adjective

Examples

全国的に学力の凸凹が問題になっている。

Nationwide, gaps in academic ability are a problem.

経済格差で地域ごとに凸凹が生じている。

Economic disparities have created imbalances between regions.