How to say 'Pain' in Japanese | 苦痛

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The Japanese word for Pain is 'Kutsuu', written as 苦痛 in Japanese.'Pain' in hiragana is くつう.

word

苦痛

Meaning

Pain

Reading

くつう

kutsuu

Kanji

苦Suffer 痛Pain

Explanation

The Japanese noun '苦痛 (くつう)' refers to 'pain', particularly in the context of physical or emotional suffering. It is often used to describe intense discomfort or distress. For example: He endured great pain「彼は大きな苦痛に耐えた」(かれはおおきなくつうにたえた). The pain was unbearable「その苦痛は耐えられなかった」(そのくつうはたえられなかった). This word can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as physical injuries or emotional hardships. It carries a strong connotation of suffering and is typically used in serious or grave situations.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4577

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 苦痛

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

苦

Meaning

Suffer

kanji

痛

Meaning

Pain

Words Related to 苦痛 Through the Kanji 苦

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 苦 as well.

word

苦い

Meaning

Bitter

word

苦手

Meaning

Dislike, Weakness

word

苦しい

Meaning

Painful

word

苦しむ

Meaning

Suffer

word

苦情

Meaning

Complaint

word

苦心

Meaning

Struggle, Effort

word

苦しめる

Meaning

Torment

word

苦労

Meaning

Hardship

word

苦しみ

Meaning

Suffering

word

苦笑

Meaning

Wry smile

word

苦

Meaning

Suffering

word

目茶苦茶

Meaning

Chaotic, Absurd

Words Related to 苦痛 Through the Kanji 痛

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 痛 as well.

word

痛い

Meaning

Painful

word

痛み

Meaning

Pain

word

痛む

Meaning

Hurt

word

頭痛

Meaning

Headache

word

痛

Meaning

Pain

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'Kutsuu' means 'Pain' .

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