苦


This kanji means suffer, torment, painful, bitter, or scowl.

on readings:
  • ku
kun readings:
  • kuru
  • niga
examples:
困苦 konku hardships, adversity
苦境 kukyō distress, difficulties
苦笑 kushō wry smile, forced laugh
苦い nigai bitter
苦手 nigate bad at
忍苦 ninku endurance, stoicism
辛苦 shinku hardships, labor, trouble

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Last Alteration Performed: 8 October 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.