Japanese phrase
つらいですね。 tsu ra i de su ne
Meaning
That sounds tough.
When to use it
Expresses sympathy for someone's difficulty. It is a gentle and polite response to bad news or a hard situation, and it often shows emotional support without sounding overly formal.
Example dialogue
最近、仕事が大変で。 sai kin shi goto ga tai hen de
Work has been really tough lately.
つらいですね。 tsu ra i de su ne
That sounds tough.