だこ

This is the 1969th most frequent Japanese word.


だこ

"だこ" means "callus," typically formed on the skin due to repeated friction or pressure.


In this sentence, 'だこ' refers to a callus formed due to friction or pressure, likely caused by activities on the beach.

海辺で遊んだら、だこになった。

After playing by the seaside, I got a foot callus.


Here, 'だこ' metaphorically implies a focus or craze as a figurative expression, though this usage is less common.

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.


'だこ', symbolizing toughness or resistance, is used metaphorically to describe the person's stubbornness.

彼はだこのように頑固だ。

He is as stubborn as a callus.