苦労
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Noun meaning hardship, trouble, or difficulty. Often used in expressions like 『苦労する』 (kurou suru, 'to experience hardship') or 『苦労話』 (kuroubanashi, 'story of hardship').
Theme
Over coffee, User and their coworker Takeshi share experiences about work challenges and hardships.
苦労
くろう
hardship
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Think of 'kuro' (苦労) as 'cruel' hardship—it sounds similar and evokes the struggle. Imagine a cruel task that causes hardship.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, enduring 『苦労』 (kurou, 'hardship') is often seen as a virtue that builds character. Phrases like 『苦労は買ってでもせよ』 (kurou wa katte demo seyo, 'Even buy hardship if you must') emphasize its value in personal growth.
Forms
Base: 苦労Noun meaning hardship, trouble, or difficulty. Often used in expressions like 『苦労する』 (kurou suru, 'to experience hardship') or 『苦労話』 (kuroubanashi, 'story of hardship').