苦情
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Base noun form. Used to express dissatisfaction or a grievance, often in formal contexts like customer service or workplace issues. Example: 『苦情を言う』 (kujou o iu, 'to make a complaint').
Theme
At a restaurant, User and their colleague Mr. Tanaka are discussing a recent issue with a client's order that led to some dissatisfaction.
苦情
くじょう
complaint
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine someone with a 'grievance' so strong they're 'groaning' — 苦情 (kujou) sounds like 'groan' (kujou) in English. 'Groan' → 苦情 (kujou, 'complaint').
Cultural Note
In Japan, expressing 『苦情』 (kujou, 'complaint') directly can be seen as confrontational. People often use indirect language or polite forms, such as 『ご意見』 (goiken, 'opinion'), to voice concerns in business or customer service settings.
Forms
Base: 苦情Base noun form. Used to express dissatisfaction or a grievance, often in formal contexts like customer service or workplace issues. Example: 『苦情を言う』 (kujou o iu, 'to make a complaint').