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苦笑
kushou
also spelled kusho
bitter smile, wry smile, strained laugh, sarcastic laugh
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  1. kushou bitter smile, wry smile, strained laugh, sarcastic laugh
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Kanji Breakdown
苦
Suffering, Trial, Worry, Hardship, Feel Bitter, Scowl
On: く Kun: くる.しい,-ぐる.しい,くる.しむ,くる.しめる,にが.い,にが.る
8 strokes N3
笑
Laugh
On: しょう Kun: わら.う,え.む
10 strokes N3
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苦笑は〜です。 / 〜の苦笑

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