synonym Comparative
苦悩
VS
苦渋
Differences Between "苦悩" and "苦渋"
Option A
苦悩
Meaning
agony; anguish; suffering; mental distress
Reading
くのう (kunō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
紛争地域の難民たちが直面している飢餓と_______の現実に、世界中の人々が支援の声をあげました。
At the reality of starvation and suffering faced by the refugees in the conflict area, people around the world raised voices of support.
Option B
苦渋
Meaning
agony, bitter distress, anguish
Reading
くじゅう (kujuu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は苦渋の表情で、その決断を下した。
He made that decision with an expression of bitter distress.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(agony; anguish; suffering; mental distress)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 苦悩: Refers to deep agony, anguish, suffering, or mental distress due to difficult circumstances, ethical dilemmas, or pain. Often used as 苦悩に満ちた (full of anguish) or 苦悩する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Anguish! Suffering! 'Why is she so cute but I am so clumsy?' ...っ, Stop worrying so much! Just you trying your best for me is more than enough to fill my heart!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『く、苦悩よ！『どうして彼女はあんなに可愛いのに、僕は不器用でスマートにいかないんだ…』って苦悩してるの？バカね、あんたが私のために一生懸命悩んでくれるその優しい姿勢だけで、私は十分に幸せなのよ！』
- 苦渋: Expresses deep mental suffering or anguish, often stemming from having to make a difficult or painful decision. Frequently used with 「の選択」(choice). （特に、困難で痛みを伴う決断を迫られたときに感じる、深い精神的な苦しみや悩み。多く「苦渋の選択」の形で使われる。）
- 苦悩: Refers to deep agony, anguish, suffering, or mental distress due to difficult circumstances, ethical dilemmas, or pain. Often used as 苦悩に満ちた (full of anguish) or 苦悩する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Anguish! Suffering! 'Why is she so cute but I am so clumsy?' ...っ, Stop worrying so much! Just you trying your best for me is more than enough to fill my heart!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『く、苦悩よ！『どうして彼女はあんなに可愛いのに、僕は不器用でスマートにいかないんだ…』って苦悩してるの？バカね、あんたが私のために一生懸命悩んでくれるその優しい姿勢だけで、私は十分に幸せなのよ！』
- 苦渋: Expresses deep mental suffering or anguish, often stemming from having to make a difficult or painful decision. Frequently used with 「の選択」(choice). （特に、困難で痛みを伴う決断を迫られたときに感じる、深い精神的な苦しみや悩み。多く「苦渋の選択」の形で使われる。）
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