No. 1,969 in Japanese
だこ
"だこ" means "callus," typically formed on the skin due to repeated friction or pressure.
In a sentence
海辺で遊んだら、だこになった。
After playing by the seaside, I got a foot callus.
In this sentence, 'だこ' refers to a callus formed due to friction or pressure, likely caused by activities on the beach.
新しいゲームが人気だこを巻き起こしている。
The new game is causing a surge in popularity.
Here, 'だこ' metaphorically implies a focus or craze as a figurative expression, though this usage is less common.
彼はだこのように頑固だ。
He is as stubborn as a callus.
'だこ', symbolizing toughness or resistance, is used metaphorically to describe the person's stubbornness.
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