時艱
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 時艱
1
problems that affect a period of time; hardships peculiar to an age; hard problems of the times
Kanji in this Word
時
10 strokes
Frequency: 16
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
time
hour
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とき
-どき
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
と
とぎ
艱
17 strokes
Meanings
difficult
trying
be distressed
parent's funeral ceremony
mourning
perilous
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なや.む
かた.い
なや.み
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