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苦笑

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 苦笑

しょう
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #3040
1

bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh

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
10 strokes
Frequency: 913
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

laugh

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わら.う
え.む
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
えみ
📝

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