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bitterness; distress; pain; anguish; affliction
bitterness and astringency
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.