ichidan verb, transitive verb
torment; inflict physical pain; hurt
Used for causing physical suffering or pain to a person or animal, often deliberately or as a result of an action.
彼は弟を苦しめて遊んでいた。
He was tormenting his younger brother for fun.
その病気は患者
The illness afflicts patients for a long time.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
harass; cause emotional pain; distress; bother
Used for causing mental or emotional suffering, such as worry, annoyance, or psychological distress. Also covers baffling or stumping someone.
その質問は私を苦しめた。
That question stumped me.
彼の無責任な態度が周囲を苦しめている。
His irresponsible attitude is troubling those around him.