苦くるしめる
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Meanings
Ichidan verb
Transitive verb
1. to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to hurt
2. to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict; to distress; to bother; to trouble; to stump; to baffle
Kanji used
Pitch accent
くるしめる
Examples9
The matter weighs on her mind.
The problem tortured the chief.
His conscience stung him.
What's worrying you?
In ancient times all the kings burdened the people with heavy taxes.
Your lies pain me.