Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 責め苦(せめく) in Japanese

責め苦, 責苦
Kana Reading
せめく
Romaji
semeku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    torture; pains (of hell)


Kanji in this word

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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JLPT 3

11 strokes

blame, condemn, censure

On'Yomi: セキ

Kun'Yomi: せ.める

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