JLPT N3 Intermediate
地獄
Hell, the underworld, or a nightmarish situation.
Readings
1 Noun
"Hell" (the underworld)
Describes the realm of great suffering and punishment in Buddhist cosmology where sinners are sent after death.
Example
悪い こと を する と 地獄 に 落ちる 、 と 祖母 に よく 言われました 。
My grandmother often told me that if you do bad things, you'll fall into hell.
3 more examples in the
mobile app
2 Noun
"A Hellish Situation" / "A Nightmare"
Designates a real-world situation characterized by extreme suffering, chaos, or difficulty.
Usage notes & examples
available in the
mobile app
3 Noun
"Volcanic Hell" (tourist site)
Identifies geothermal areas where volcanic steam and boiling water create a landscape resembling the underworld.
Usage notes & examples
available in the
mobile app