Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 苦笑(くしょう) in Japanese

苦笑
Kana Reading
くしょう
Romaji
kushō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

10 strokes

laugh

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: わら.う, え.む

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

suffering, trial, worry, hardship, feel bitter, scowl

On'Yomi: ク

Kun'Yomi: くる.しい, -ぐる.しい, くる.しむ, くる.しめる, にが.い, にが.る

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