severe hardship or suffering; trials and distress someone experiences
戦争の時代、多くの人々が苦難を経験した。
In times of war, many people experienced suffering.
彼は若いころの苦難を乗り越えて成功した。
He overcame hardships in his youth and became successful.
経済的な苦難が家族の生活に影響を与えた。
Economic hardship affected the family's life.