つらくMeanings1adverbharshly; bitterly; cruelly; badlyusually written using kana aloneAdverbial form of 辛い (つらい), used to describe how an action is done in a painful, harsh, or cruel manner. Often appears with verbs of treatment, criticism, or emotional impact.See also: つらい彼かれは部ぶ下かをつらく扱あつかった。He treated his subordinate harshly.その言こと葉ばがつらく心こころに残のこった。Expressions辛つらく当あたるtreat harshly; be hard on; give a hard time
