苦笑
Reading: くしょう
Meaning: bitter smile, wry smile
Listen to pronunciation
Example Sentence
彼 は 苦笑 しながら 答えた
He answered with a wry smile.
Usage Notes
Used when someone smiles despite feeling troubled or awkward.
Master this word on Sottaku!
Join thousands of learners mastering Japanese with our interactive flashcard system.
Start Learning Now