辛い
つらい / からい
tsurai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 35 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
辛い (つらい (tsurai)) means "Painful". It is read つらい (tsurai). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Painful
Also : Difficult · Tough · Spicy · Hot · Bitter
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Example Sentences
失恋は辛い経験だった。
しつれんはつらいけいけんだった。
Heartbreak was a painful experience.
親の死は非常に辛かった。
おやのしはひじょうにつらかった。
My parents' death was extremely painful.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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