NichiDict

つらい

N5
辛い
[tsurai]
Illustration for 辛い

Meanings

1.Adj-i

painful; bitter; heart-breaking; difficult (emotionally)

2.Adj-i

tough; difficult; hard (usu. of situations)

3.Adj-i

cruel; harsh; cold

Examples

毎日がつらくて仕方ない。

Every day is unbearably tough.

毎日働くのは辛いですよ。

Working daily is tough.

つらい時は無理をしなくていいよ。

When things are tough, you don't have to push yourself.