Word 17 of 20 · Level 42

苦しいくるしいkurushiipainful, difficult

Synonyms:painfuldifficultagonizingtighthard

Example sentence

息いきが苦くるしいです。

It's difficult to breathe.

How 苦しい is used

苦くるしい is an い-adjective that describes physical pain, mental distress, or a strained situation. It can mean hard to breathe, painful, or even financially tight.

More words from level 42

明るいakaruibright
原因gen'incause, origin
廊下roukahallway
満足manzokusatisfaction
どんどんdondonsteadily
命令meireiorder, command

All 20 words in level 42: Incense and Smoke

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