KANJI
苦
bitter
suffering, hardship, pain, distress, difficult
Kun'yomi
にがくる
On'yomi
く
Kun'yomi
この薬は苦くて飲みにくい。
This medicine is bitter and hard to swallow.
試験に苦しんでいる学生が多い。
There are many students struggling with the exam.
On'yomi
苦労して覚えた言葉は忘れない。
I don't forget words I learned through hard work.
苦手な科目を毎日練習している。
I practice my weak subjects every day.
Practice exercises
1
苦
Answer
にがくくる
2
苦
Answer
bittersufferinghardshipdifficult
3
苦い
bitter
Answer
にがい
4
苦手
weak point, one's weak subject, not good at
Answer
にがて
5
苦労
trouble, hardship, difficulty
Answer
くろう
6
苦戦
hard fight, tough struggle, uphill battle
Answer
くせん