English–Japanese

“anguish” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikunō

Example

彼の苦悩は続きます。kare no ku nō wa tsuzu ki ma su

His anguish continues.

Illustration for 苦悩 (anguish)

How to say “anguish” in Japanese

“Anguish” in Japanese is 苦悩 (kunō).

It describes a state in which deep mental pain continues and weighs heavily on a person.

Full entry for 苦悩: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 苦悩

その作家は作品の中で自身の苦悩を表現しています。so no sak ka wa saku hin no naka de ji shin no ku nō o hyō gen shi te i ma su

The author expresses their anguish in their work.

Tips for using 苦悩

  • 苦悩 (kunō) is more formal and literary than 苦しみ (kurushimi), so it often appears in serious discussions of prolonged mental pain.

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