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苦渋 【くじゅう】

  1. [n,vs,vi,adj-no] bitterness; distress; pain; anguish; affliction
  2. [n] bitterness and astringency
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
苦 Suffering, Trial, Worry, Hardship, Feel Bitter, Scowl ク くる.しい, -ぐる.しい, くる.しむ, くる.しめる, にが.い, にが.る
渋 Astringent, Hesitate, Reluctant, Have Diarrhea ジュウ, シュウ しぶ, しぶ.い, しぶ.る