English–Japanese
“suffer” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikurushimu
Example
私は歯の痛みで苦しんでいます。watashi wa ha no ita mi de kuru shi n de i ma su
I am suffering from a toothache.
How to say “suffer” in Japanese
“Suffer” in Japanese is 苦しむ (kurushimu).
Refers to enduring pain, worry, or hardship rather than simply experiencing a brief unpleasant feeling.
Example sentences with 苦しむ
多くの人が花粉症に苦しんでいます。ō ku no hito ga ka fun shō ni kuru shi n de i ma su
Many people suffer from hay fever.
Tips for using 苦しむ
- In everyday Japanese, 苦しむ (kurushimu) covers emotional or practical trouble as well as physical pain, so it is broader than English "hurt".