くるしめる

苦しめる【くるしめる】

Frequency rank: 7,157. – 7,162.

Alsoくるしめる

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to hurt

This meaning describes the act of causing physical suffering or pain to someone or something. It can be used in contexts where harm or injury is inflicted.

He injured his leg and was tormented, unable to run.

to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict; to distress; to bother; to trouble; to stump; to baffle

This meaning refers to causing emotional or mental distress, often through persistent annoyance, worry, or confusion.

She is always distressed by his words.

Example sentences10 results

His conscience stung him.

Tatoeba

In ancient times all the kings burdened the people with heavy taxes.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

きごう（たいかく対格じょし助詞きごう「をきごう」きごう）〜～にくるしい苦しいおもい思いをさせる。

Wiktionary

苦しめる【くるしめる】

Frequency rank: 7,157. – 7,162.

Alsoくるしめる

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to hurt

This meaning describes the act of causing physical suffering or pain to someone or something. It can be used in contexts where harm or injury is inflicted.

He injured his leg and was tormented, unable to run.

to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict; to distress; to bother; to trouble; to stump; to baffle

This meaning refers to causing emotional or mental distress, often through persistent annoyance, worry, or confusion.

She is always distressed by his words.

Example sentences10 results

His conscience stung him.

Tatoeba

In ancient times all the kings burdened the people with heavy taxes.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions