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い

adjective

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. painful, bitter, heart-breaking, difficult (emotionally).
  2. tough, difficult, hard (usu. of situations).
  3. cruel, harsh, cold.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
　
つ
　
ら
　
い
 つらい ✔
つら
辛
　
い
 辛い つらい ✔