NichiDict

苦渋

くじゅう
[kujuu]

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

bitterness; distress; pain; anguish; affliction

2.Noun

bitterness and astringency

Examples

社長は苦渋の決断を下さざるを得なかった。

The company president had no choice but to make a painful decision.

交渉は苦渋に満ちた長い時間を要した。

The negotiations required a long and agonizing time.

苦渋の表情で会社の再建策を発表した。

With a pained expression, the restructuring plan was announced.