VocabJLPT N4
hardship
NounSuru Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. trouble
  2. 2. hardship
  3. 3. anxiety
This noun refers to hardship, trouble, or the effort one puts into overcoming difficulties. It often implies suffering or struggling through something challenging, and can be used as a verb with する to mean "to go through hardship."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Even if you fail, the struggle is never wasted.

Sentence 2

Was it hard getting used to that task?

Sentence 3

Someday I want to be strong enough to look back and laugh at my hardships!

Sentence 4

My senior told me, "This job is tough to get the hang of."

Sentence 5

It looks that easy to you? I'm working my ass off behind the scenes!