JMdict: 1244450
苦言 【くげん】
- [n] candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| 言 | Say, Word | ゲン, ゴン | い.う, こと | 2 |