- painful; difficult; tough; hard
- distressing; (psychologically) difficult; stressful; awkward (e.g. position)
- straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation); needy; struggling
- strained (interpretation, explanation, etc.); lame (e.g. excuse); forced (e.g. smile); far-fetched
- hard to do; unpleasantafter -masu stem of verb; often ぐるしいsee also and
adjective (keiyoushi)
suffix; adjective (keiyoushi)
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- painful; difficult; tough; hard
- distressing; (psychologically) difficult; stressful; awkward (e.g. position)
- straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation); needy; struggling
- strained (interpretation, explanation, etc.); lame (e.g. excuse); forced (e.g. smile); far-fetched
- hard to do; unpleasant
This meaning is used to describe physical pain or difficulty in performing a task, often expressing a harsh or uncomfortable experience.
This meaning refers to emotional or psychological discomfort, expressing a situation that is stressful or creates anxiety.
This use indicates a difficult financial situation or circumstances where one is lacking resources, often leading to hardship.
This meaning pertains to situations where something feels unnatural or exaggerated, such as an explanation that lacks credibility or a smile that seems insincere.
This meaning is used to describe tasks or situations that are challenging or not enjoyable, often indicating repulsion or difficulty in engagement.
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Being able to smile while in great distress is not duck soup for a passionate individual.
It is generally accepted that a person cannot be successful in life without a lot of hard work.