痛い目にあう いたいめにあう Also written 痛い目に合う, 痛い目に遭う Meanings Expression, Godan verb to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain See also: 痛い目 (いたいめ). See also: 目にあう (めにあう). Kanji 痛 pain. Read as いたい. 目 eye Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists