つ
 
ら
 
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 ✔
ツラ
辛
 
い
辛い ツライ
ツラ
辛
 
い
辛い ツラい