Quick answer
苦 is the kanji for "Trial / Worry / Scowl". A common reading is くる.しい (kurushii). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Trial / Worry / Scowl
Also : Trial · Worry · Scowl · Hardship · Suffering · Feel Bitter
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 苦 represents 'SUFFERING'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of suffering.
On-reading: く — remember this sound by associating it with suffering. Kun-reading: くる.しい.
Example Sentences
苦手なことを克服しました。
にがてなことをこくふくしました。
I overcame my weaknesses.
苦労した甲斐がありました。
くろうしたかいがありました。
The hard work was worth it.
Vocabulary using 苦
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