苦しい
Reading: くるしい
Meaning: painful, difficult, struggling
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Example Sentence
今 とても 苦しい 状況 です
It's a very difficult situation right now.
Usage Notes
Describes both physical pain and mental/emotional suffering. Can also describe difficult situations.
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