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苦
ku, kuru, niga
Description
「苦」は、つらいことや痛いこと、そして味がにがいことを表す漢字です。
"苦" is a kanji that represents painful or difficult things, as well as a bitter taste.
「苦しい」「苦い」など、いろいろな言葉に使われます。
It is used in various words like "苦しい" and "苦い".
Meanings
苦ku
suffering, hardship, pain
人生には苦もあれば楽もある。
Life has both hardships and joys.
苦いnigai
bitter (in taste)
このコーヒーは少し苦い。
This coffee is a bit bitter.
苦しいkurushii
painful, hard, distressing
走った後は息が苦しい。
I have trouble breathing after running.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally depicts a bitter herb; extended to mean hardship and suffering.
- Nuance
苦 as a noun pairs with 楽 (comfort) in the set phrase 苦楽.
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