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苦渋 (くじゅう) — bitterness · Nihongo Circle

苦渋

くじゅう

particletransitive 他動詞intransitive 自動詞

Meanings

1bitterness
2distress
3pain
4bitterness and astringency

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Kanji in this word

苦Suffering, Trial, Worry8 strokes 渋Astringent, Hesitate, Reluctant11 strokes

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