Japanese Word · Intermediate
苦しめる
cause pain, cause one to suffer
Pronunciation: [kɯ̟ɾɯ̟ɕi̥me̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
cause pain, cause one to suffer
Example
性被害は魂の殺人と言われます。生涯を通じて、被害者の方を苦しめ、その方から笑顔を奪い、人生まで狂わせてしまいます。
Sexual assault is often described as the murder of the soul. It torments victims throughout their lives, robs them of their smiles, and ruins their lives.
Practice tips
- Practice 苦しめる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.