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苦しめる (くるしめる) — to torment · Nihongo Circle

苦しめる

くるしめる

ichidan verbtransitive 他動詞

Meanings

1to torment
2to pain
3to inflict (physical) pain
4to harass
5to cause (emotional) pain
6to afflict

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Kanji in this word

苦Suffering, Trial, Worry8 strokes

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