synonym Comparative
苦痛
VS
苦悩
Differences Between "苦痛" and "苦悩"
Option A
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.
Option B
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(pain; agony; distress; suffering)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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！』
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