Word details

つらい

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word つらい.

Dictionary

Entry

らい辛い~い Adj.Usually kanaFreq #1718
1

painful; bitter; heart-breaking; difficult (emotionally)

2

tough; difficult; hard (usu. of situations)

3

cruel; harsh; cold

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

spicy, bitter, hot, acrid

7 strokesFrequency 1,607JLPT N2Grade 8

On

シン

Kun

から.いつら.い-づら.いかのと

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