Meaning of 苦しめる in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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苦しめるJLPT 1
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Kana Readingくるしめる
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Romajikurushimeru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Ichidan verb, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to torment; to harass; to inflict pain
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Example Sentences
苦しめる, くるしめる used in context
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His conscience stung him.
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In ancient times all the kings burdened the people with heavy taxes.
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公定歩合の引き下げは産業界を苦しめてきた厳しい金融逼迫を緩和するだろうと期待されている。
The bank rate cut is expected to relieve the severe financial squeeze that has hit industry.
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巨大な連邦財政赤字がアメリカ経済を長年に渡って苦しめている。
A huge federal budget deficit has been plaguing the American economy for many years.
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What's worrying you?
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His lie weighed on his conscience.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
suffering, trial, worry, hardship, feel bitter, scowl
On: ク
Kun: くる.しい, -ぐる.しい, くる.しむ, くる.しめる, にが.い, にが.る
8 strokes
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