つらい
- painful; bitter; heart-breaking; difficult (emotionally)word usually written using kana alone
- tough; difficult; hard (usu. of situations)word usually written using kana alonesee also
- cruel; harsh; coldword usually written using kana alone
adjective (keiyoushi)
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- painful; bitter; heart-breaking; difficult (emotionally)
- tough; difficult; hard (usu. of situations)
- cruel; harsh; cold
This meaning refers to emotional or psychological pain that one experiences, often related to loss, disappointment, or hardship.
This meaning is used to describe challenging situations that require a significant amount of effort to overcome or endure.
Here, the word describes a lack of kindness or warmth, either in behavior or conditions, often leading to suffering.
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