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Base noun form. Used to express hardship, worry, or difficulty in abstract contexts. Often appears in compounds like 『苦労』 (kurou, 'hardship').
Theme
User chats with their coworker Ken during a break at the office, sharing personal challenges.
苦
く
trouble / worry / difficulty
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine feeling so much trouble that you say 'Koo!' (苦 sounds like 'koo') in frustration — 'Koo trouble!' → 苦 (ku, 'trouble').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『苦』 (ku, 'trouble') is often associated with life's hardships, such as in the phrase 『苦労』 (kurou, 'hardship'), which reflects the value of perseverance and resilience in facing difficulties.
Forms
Base: 苦Base noun form. Used to express hardship, worry, or difficulty in abstract contexts. Often appears in compounds like 『苦労』 (kurou, 'hardship').