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じごく
Meanings
Noun
Buddhist
1. hell realm; Naraka
They say there are terrifying demons in hell.
2. Hell
3. hell; misery; nightmare; inferno
But the real world is more hellish than anything.
4. place where a volcano or hot springs constantly spew smoke or steam
Alt. forms
地じ獄ごく
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じごく
Pitch accent
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Used in: 34
Composed of
ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric
jail; gaol; prison
Used in vocabulary (36 in total)
being readily aware of rumors and gossip; being quick to learn secrets; having sharp ears; ability to remember everything one hears
to go to hell; to fall into hell; to be damned
to live through hell; to go to hell and back; to suffer dire straits
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Examples (15 in total)
Welcome to hell!
This past week was hell.
It is truly hell on earth.
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