苦しむ【くるしむ】
Frequency rank: 3,150. – 3,152.
- to suffer; to groan; to be worried
Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
Forms
- 苦しむ【くるしむ】Frequency rank: 3,150. – 3,152.
- くるしむFrequency rank: 12,170. – 12,211.
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[Person] suffers from [Condition]
[Person] suffers from [Emotion]
[Person] suffers as an [Experience]
[Person] suffers over [Event]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to suffer
- to groan
- to be worried
This meaning is used when someone is experiencing pain, hardship, or distress, either physically or emotionally.
He is suffering from an illness.
She is suffering from a broken heart.
This meaning refers to expressing discomfort or pain audibly, often when one is in distress or struggling with a heavy load.
This meaning is used when someone is feeling anxious or concerned about something, indicating mental or emotional distress.
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くるしむ苦しむ【くるしむ】
Refers to experiencing suffering or pain, both physical and emotional.
He is suffering from an illness.
なやむ悩む【なやむ】
Refers to being troubled or worried about something, often emotionally or mentally.
たえる耐える【たえる】
Refers to enduring or persevering through difficult circumstances or pain.
かなしむ悲しむ【かなしむ】
Refers to feeling sadness or grief over a loss or unfortunate circumstance.
しょうがい障害【しょうがい】
Refers to an obstacle or impairment that can lead to suffering or difficulties in life.
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Among the people of the colonies suffering under Earth's tyranny a force emerges intending to overthrow the status quo through terrorism.
She seems to be laboring under the family handicap.