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ご苦労

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ご苦労

御苦労
ろう
Freq #5791
1

Polite; Common noun

trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work

Examples
私たちがおかけしたご苦労に対してどうしたら償いができるでしょう。
How can we make it up to you for all that you have suffered because of us?
2

Expressions; Usu. to one's subordinate

thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 623
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

suffering
trial
worry
hardship
feel bitter
scowl

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くる.しい
-ぐる.しい
くる.しむ
くる.しめる
にが.い
にが.る
7 strokes
Frequency: 398
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

labor
thank for
reward for
toil
trouble

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ろう.する
いたわ.る
いた.ずき
ねぎら
つか.れる
ねぎら.う
12 strokes
Frequency: 1087
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

honorable
manipulate
govern

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おん-
お-
み-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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