辛つらい目めに遭あう

expression, godan verb (-u)

have a hard time; go through a painful experience

Used when someone suffers or endures a difficult, painful, or unpleasant situation. Often implies emotional or physical hardship.

See also: 目にあう (めにあう)

• 初はじめての一人ひとり暮ぐらしで辛つらい目めに遭あった。

  I had a hard time when I first started living alone.

• 彼かれは仕し事ごとで辛つらい目めにあっているらしい。

  It seems he's going through a tough time at work.