いかつい　rugged, intimidating, tough (#266)

1. あの人、顔はめっちゃいかついけど優しいよ。 He looks really tough, but he’s actually kind. 2. 新しい先輩、見た目がいかつすぎて話しかけづらい。 The new (senior) coworker is so intimidating , I’m scared to talk to him. 3. 髪型と服のせいで、余計いかつく見えるよ。 That hairstyle and outfit make you look even more rugged. 4. 犬も飼い主に似ていかつい顔してた。 Even the dog looked tough, just like its owner. 5. 見た目いかついのに、趣味は編み物ってギャップがすごい。 He looks all tough, but his hobby is knitting—what a contrast!