苦心
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Base noun form. Refers to mental or emotional pain, effort, or trouble, typically in contexts like hard work or difficult situations. Example: 『苦心して作る』 (kushin shite tsukuru, 'to make with great trouble').
Theme
Two coworkers, Ken and User, are discussing a challenging project at the office during a coffee break.
苦心
くしん
pain / trouble
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of 'pain' as something that 'cooks' your brain — 苦心 (kushin) sounds like 'cook' (kushin) in English. 'Cook' your brain with trouble → 苦心 (kushin, 'pain / Trouble').
Cultural Note
『苦心』 (kushin, 'pain / Trouble') is often used to describe mental or emotional effort, such as in creative work or problem-solving. It reflects the Japanese value of perseverance, as seen in phrases like 『苦心の末』 (kushin no sue, 'after much trouble').
Forms
Base: 苦心Base noun form. Refers to mental or emotional pain, effort, or trouble, typically in contexts like hard work or difficult situations. Example: 『苦心して作る』 (kushin shite tsukuru, 'to make with great trouble').