Think of a saw blade.
A torn edge.
Or a mountain range seen from far away.
That’s the feeling of “Giza Giza” — a Japanese word that captures sharp, uneven, zigzag shapes or textures.
Before we dive in, hear what it sounds like!
What is “Giza Giza” (ぎざぎざ)?
“Giza Giza” is an appearance-based onomatopoeia, used to describe shapes or surfaces with sharp, jagged edges.
It can refer to:
- The edge of a saw
- A torn piece of paper
- Sharp mountain silhouettes
- Spiky hair or drawings
It’s almost always visual or tactile — something you can see or feel.
Pronunciation
gee-zah gee-zah
(Say it in a slightly rhythmic way — like a zigzag pattern.)
Categories
Visual
What Does “Giza Giza” Look Like?
It looks like a serrated knife.
Like the edge of a lightning bolt.
Like sharp teeth in a comic book.
How Do You Say It?
Say it with rhythm:
Giza… giza…
Like your eyes tracing the jagged peaks of a mountain skyline.
Examples in Daily Life
Example 1: A broken bottle
The glass shattered on the floor,
and the edges were sharp —
giza giza…
Example 2: Paper tear
She ripped the envelope open —
but the edge was all giza giza.
Cultural Note
In English, you might say:
- “Jagged”
- “Serrated”
- “Zigzag”
But “Giza Giza” gives a sound-and-shape fusion — something uniquely Japanese.
It’s also great for describing illustrations, texture in craftwork, or even cartoon emotion lines.
Watch & Feel the “Giza Giza” World!
Feel the “Giza Giza” — Blade Teeth
Try Using It!
Noticing a sharp design? Drawing jagged shapes?
Try saying:
Giza giza〜！
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