苦痛

kutsuu

noun★Intermediate

general

Physical or mental suffering, agony, or pain.

その事故の後、彼女は激しい苦痛を感じた。

After the accident, she felt intense suffering.

💡

Often used to describe prolonged or severe pain, whether physical or emotional.

Collocations

苦痛を味わうto endure suffering苦痛を和らげるto alleviate suffering

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💡Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

While '苦痛' can describe physical pain, it is often used for emotional or psychological suffering in Japanese.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '苦' (ku, meaning 'pain' or 'suffering') and '痛' (tsū, meaning 'ache' or 'pain').

📝Usage Notes

Can refer to both physical and psychological pain, often used in formal or serious contexts.

Word Breakdown

苦

pain, suffering

root

痛

ache, pain

root

和英辞典

苦痛

kutsuu

noun★Intermediate

general

Physical or mental suffering, agony, or pain.

その事故の後、彼女は激しい苦痛を感じた。

After the accident, she felt intense suffering.

💡

Often used to describe prolonged or severe pain, whether physical or emotional.

Collocations

苦痛を味わうto endure suffering苦痛を和らげるto alleviate suffering

Synonyms

Antonyms

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

While '苦痛' can describe physical pain, it is often used for emotional or psychological suffering in Japanese.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '苦' (ku, meaning 'pain' or 'suffering') and '痛' (tsū, meaning 'ache' or 'pain').

📝Usage Notes

Can refer to both physical and psychological pain, often used in formal or serious contexts.

Word Breakdown

苦

pain, suffering

root

痛

ache, pain

root

和英辞典