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理解に苦しむ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 理解に苦しむ

りかいにくるしむ
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #25044
1

to be unable to understand; to baffle one's understanding; to be beyond one's comprehension

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 86
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

logic
arrangement
reason
justice
truth

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ことわり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あや
おさむ
さと
さとる
ただ
ただし
とおる
のり
まこと
まさ
まさし
まろ
みち
よし
13 strokes
Frequency: 176
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

unravel
notes
key
explanation
understanding
untie
undo
solve
answer
cancel
absolve
explain
minute

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.く
と.かす
と.ける
ほど.く
ほぐ.す
わか.る
さと.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さとる
とけ
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
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