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苦労

kurou

Description

「苦労」は、何かをするために、たくさんがんばって、つらい思いをすることです。

"苦労" means working hard and going through hardships to accomplish something.

仕事や生活の中で大変な時によく使います。

It is often used during difficult times in work or life.

Meanings

苦労kurou

hardship, trouble, difficulty; hard work

若いころは苦労が多かった。

I had a lot of hardships when I was young.

苦労するkurou suru

to have a hard time, to struggle

お金がなくて、とても苦労した。

I struggled a lot because I had no money.

Related words

苦しい大変努力苦困る悩む

Notes

  • Etymology

    苦 (suffering) + 労 (labor), literally "toilsome effort."

  • Nuance

    苦労 stresses long-term hardship; ご苦労さま thanks someone for their effort.

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