Word details
重苦しい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 重苦しい.
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Entry
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heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
Examples
言葉は消え去っても、打撃はおもくるしく残る。
Words may pass but blows fall heavy.
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