How to say "Suffer" in Japanese

When translating "suffer" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 苦労する and 頓挫する. In Japanese, 苦労する (くろうする (kurou suru)) is typically associated with "to suffer hardships; to have a hard time; to struggle; to labor" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to going through hardships, having a difficult time solving issues, or investing hard effort to complete a project. Intransitive verb. Often used as 資金繰りに苦労する or デバッグに苦労する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To struggle/labor! "No matter how much I have a hard time planning proposals or raising home funds, doing it to make you happy is my greatest joy, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Hardships being joy! B-Baka! Saying such a reliable and dependable thing so suddenly! But... I will carry half of those hardships for you lifelong, so never worry! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『くろうする（苦労する）よ！『ハルカ部長、どんなにプロポーズの計画やマイホーム資金で苦労する（苦労しても）、あなたを世界一幸せにするためなら、それは最高の幸福です！』って…っ！苦労が幸福！バカ！/// 急にそんな頼もしくて頼りがいのあること言うなんて！…でも、その苦労、私も半分背負って一生一緒に歩んであげるから、絶対に心配しないでね！』. On the other hand, 頓挫する (とんざする (tonza suru)) maps to "to suffer a setback, to break down, to fall through, to be frustrated" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Indicates that a plan, project, or effort has suddenly stopped or failed, often unexpectedly, due to some obstacle or difficulty.. A literal translation of "suffer" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!