VocabJLPT N3
to suffer
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to suffer
  2. 2. to groan
This verb means to suffer, to be in pain, or to be tormented by something physically or emotionally. It is used to describe ongoing distress, whether from illness, hardship, emotional pain, or difficult circumstances.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If the pain keeps up, you're going to keep suffering.

Sentence 2

Why does she have to suffer through all that alone?

Sentence 3

If it's that hard, why not just talk to someone sooner?

Sentence 4

Honestly, I'm struggling with my own weakness.

Sentence 5

I ate too much at lunch and felt awful the whole afternoon.