苦渋
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 苦渋
1
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
bitterness; distress; pain; anguish; affliction
Examples
だからまあ、学生会としても苦渋の決断てやつなんだ。わかってやってくれ。
So, well, it's a bitter decision for the student council to make as well. Give 'em a break.
2
bitterness and astringency
Kanji in this Word
苦
8 strokes
Frequency: 623
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
suffering
trial
worry
hardship
feel bitter
scowl
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ク
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
渋
11 strokes
Frequency: 1011
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
astringent
hesitate
reluctant
have diarrhea
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュウ
シュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しぶ
しぶ.い
しぶ.る
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