NichiDict

苦労

N3
くろう
苦勞
[kurou]
Illustration for 苦労

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suru

trouble; hardship; difficulty; labour; labor; toil; pains

2.NounNoun・suru

anxiety; worry; concern; cares

Examples

彼女は苦労してここまでたどり着いた。

She went through hardships to get here.

親の苦労を知って感謝の気持ちが深まった。

Understanding my parents' hardships deepened my gratitude.

若い頃の苦労は将来の糧になると思う。

I think hardships in youth become nourishment for the future.