Japanese

くろう
Meaning: hardship; trouble; suffering
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

苦
労

Example sentences

I heard that he went through a lot of hardships when he was young.
苦労の末に、やっと目的地に到着した。
After much hardship, I finally arrived at the destination.
苦労の末に、ようやく目的地にたどり着いた。
Finally reached the destination after much effort.
海外で苦労している同胞を助けたい。
I want to help fellow countrymen who are struggling abroad.
彼は目標のためなら、どんな苦労もいとわない。
He doesn't mind any hardship if it is for his goal.
社長は遅くまで残業した社員たちの苦労を労った。
The president appreciated the hard work of the employees who worked late.
祖父は戦時中の苦労話をよくしてくれた。
My grandfather often told me stories of his hardships during the war.
彼は苦労をかさねて、今の地位を築いた。
He piled up hardships and built his current position.
彼は苦労の末、ついにプロとしての一勝を挙げた。
After much hardship, he finally achieved his first win as a pro.
彼は長年の苦労ですっかり白頭になった。
He has become completely white-haired due to many years of hardship.

Usage Notes

Refers to physical or mental labor and the suffering or anxiety that comes with it.

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