地獄

This is the 1805th most frequent Japanese word.

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地獄

Hell.


地獄 is used metaphorically to describe an extremely unpleasant or painful situation, similar to the concept of 'hell'.

その映画の終わりは、まるで地獄のようでした。

The end of that movie was like hell.


地獄 is used in a spiritual or religious sense, referring to the place of punishment after death.

彼は、自分の行いのために地獄に落ちると恐れています。

He fears falling into hell because of his deeds.


地獄 is used analogously to describe a week filled with stress and challenges, emphasizing its severity.

地獄のような忙しい一週間が終わった。

A hellish week of busyness has ended.