English–Japanese
“suffering” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikurushimi
Example
長い間の苦しみから、やっと解放されました。naga i aida no kuru shi mi ka ra ya tto kai hō sa re ma shi ta
I was finally freed from long-lasting suffering.
How to say “suffering” in Japanese
“Suffering” in Japanese is 苦しみ (kurushimi).
Refers to the distress a person experiences when pain or hardship is difficult to escape.
Example sentences with 苦しみ
彼は家族に自分の苦しみを打ち明けました。kare wa ka zoku ni ji bun no kuru shi mi o u chi a ke ma shi ta
He confided his suffering to his family.
Tips for using 苦しみ
- In discussions of Buddhism, English "suffering" often translates 苦 (ku), whereas 苦しみ (kurushimi) is the ordinary noun used for suffering in everyday Japanese.