思い知る
Reading: おもいしる
Meaning: to learn by experience, to realize
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Example Sentence
失敗 して 初めて 厳しさ を 思い知った
Only after failing did I realize how difficult it was.
Usage Notes
Often used when someone learns something the hard way.
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