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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 痛い目に遭う | 痛い目に遭わない |
| Polite | 痛い目に遭います | 痛い目に遭いません |
| Past | 痛い目に遭った | 痛い目に遭わなかった |
| Polite + Past | 痛い目に遭いました | 痛い目に遭いませんでした |
| Te-form | 痛い目に遭って | 痛い目に遭わなくて |
| Potential | 痛い目に遭える | 痛い目に遭えない |
| Passive | 痛い目に遭われる | 痛い目に遭われない |
| Causative | 痛い目に遭わせる | 痛い目に遭わせない |
| Causative + Passive | 痛い目に遭わされる | 痛い目に遭わされない |
| Imperative | 痛い目に遭え | 痛い目に遭うな |
Example
無理をすると、痛い目に遭うよ。
If you push yourself too hard, you will learn the hard way.
Usage Notes
An idiomatic expression used when reckless or careless behavior leads to trouble; it often carries a warning.
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