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anguish in Japanese

anguish in Japanese is 苦痛, 苦しむ, 苦しめる — anguish means severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.

anguish in Japanese

苦痛
noun
Pronounced: kutsuu
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
苦しむ
verb
Pronounced: kurushimu
(intransitive) To suffer pain.
苦しめる
verb
Pronounced: kurushimeru
(transitive) To cause to suffer pain.

What does "anguish" mean?

  1. noun Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.
    "The family was in anguish after hearing the news."
  2. verb To suffer or cause severe mental distress.
    "He anguished over the decision for weeks before choosing."
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anguish in a sentence

  • The family was in anguish after hearing the news.
  • She wrote about her anguish following the divorce.
  • He anguished over the decision for weeks before choosing.

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What is "anguish" in Japanese?

"anguish" in Japanese is 苦痛, 苦しむ, 苦しめる. anguish means: Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.

How do you pronounce 苦痛?

"anguish" in Japanese is 苦痛, pronounced "kutsuu".

How do you use "anguish" in a sentence?

Example: "The family was in anguish after hearing the news." In Japanese, "anguish" is 苦痛, 苦しむ, 苦しめる.

Are there other ways to say "anguish" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "anguish": 苦痛, 苦しむ, 苦しめる.

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