synonym Comparative
困難
VS
苦痛
Differences Between "困難" and "苦痛"
Option A
困難
Meaning
difficulty; hardship; trouble; distress
Reading
こんなん (konnan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
言語の壁や文化の違いなど、海外での生活には数多くの_______が伴いますが、彼はそれらを楽しそうに克服していきました。
Many difficulties, such as language barriers and cultural differences, accompany living abroad, but he cheerfully overcame them.
Option B
苦痛
Meaning
pain; agony; distress; suffering
Reading
くつう (kutsuu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は失恋の苦痛からなかなか立ち直れなかった。
He couldn't easily recover from the pain of heartbreak.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(difficulty; hardship; trouble; distress)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 困難: Refers to a situation of difficulty, hardship, trouble, or distress that blocks progress. Often used as 困難に直面する or 困難な課題. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Difficulty! No matter what difficulties we face in the future, if we are together, we can overcome them easily! ...っ, I-I just said something incredibly embarrassing!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『こんなん（困難）よ！これからどんな困難が立ち塞がろうともね、あんたと二人なら、何だって簡単に乗り越えられるわ！…って、私、今すっごく恥ずかしいこと言ったわね…っ！忘れて！』
- 苦痛: 精神的、肉体的な苦しみや痛みを表す言葉です。強い不快感や耐え難い状況で使われます。It expresses mental or physical suffering or pain. Used in situations of strong discomfort or unbearable conditions.
- 困難: Refers to a situation of difficulty, hardship, trouble, or distress that blocks progress. Often used as 困難に直面する or 困難な課題. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Difficulty! No matter what difficulties we face in the future, if we are together, we can overcome them easily! ...っ, I-I just said something incredibly embarrassing!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『こんなん（困難）よ！これからどんな困難が立ち塞がろうともね、あんたと二人なら、何だって簡単に乗り越えられるわ！…って、私、今すっごく恥ずかしいこと言ったわね…っ！忘れて！』
- 苦痛: 精神的、肉体的な苦しみや痛みを表す言葉です。強い不快感や耐え難い状況で使われます。It expresses mental or physical suffering or pain. Used in situations of strong discomfort or unbearable conditions.
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