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苦労人
kuroujin
"苦労人" का क्या अर्थ है?
hard-luck person彼は苦労人で、若い頃から大変な目に遭ってきた。
He's a hard-luck person who's been through a lot since he was young.
"苦労人" का सही उपयोग कैसे करें?
formal
A person who has experienced many hardships or misfortunes in life.
彼女は若い頃から苦労人で、今でもその経験が彼女を支えている。
She's been a hard-luck person since her youth, and those experiences still support her today.
彼の話を聞いて、彼がどれだけ苦労人か分かった。
After hearing his story, I understood how much of a hard-luck person he is.
Often used to describe someone who has endured significant struggles, implying resilience despite adversity.
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Pro Tip
Cultural Context
In Japanese culture, acknowledging someone's hardships (苦労人) often implies respect for their resilience. It’s a term of empathy, not pity.
Gold Rule
Usage in Conversation
Use '苦労人' to show understanding of someone’s struggles, but avoid overusing it in formal or professional settings.
Word Origin
Combines '苦労' (kurou, meaning 'hardship' or 'toil') and '人' (jin, meaning 'person'). The compound emerged in the Edo period to describe individuals who endured significant life struggles.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese to express empathy or admiration for someone who has faced many difficulties. Avoid using it in formal contexts where a neutral tone is preferred.
Word Breakdown
苦労
hardship/toil
noun人
person
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