- to be wounded; to get injured
- to get hurt feelings
- to get damaged; to get chipped; to get scratched
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
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- to be wounded; to get injured
- to get hurt feelings
- to get damaged; to get chipped; to get scratched
This meaning refers to physical harm or injury, whether it's from an accident or a deliberate act.
This usage conveys emotional pain or distress often related to interpersonal relationships, indicating that someone's feelings have been harmed.
In this sense, it describes physical damage to objects, suggesting a loss of integrity or appearance due to minor incidents.
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Ichiro sounded somehow upset but my long years of hanging out with him told me that it was out and out fake.
Love is a great contradiction. You cannot live without it but at the same time you will be hurt by it.
This morning I had a bit of a disagreement with my wife. I didn't think it was a big deal, but seeing what she's like this evening I think I must have upset her.