苦杯を喫する くはいをきっする Meanings Expression, する verb to drink a bitter cup; to have a bitter experience; to suffer a defeat See also: 苦杯をなめる (くはいをなめる). Kanji 苦 suffer. Read as ク. 杯 cup. Read as ハイ. 喫 consume. Read as キツ. Word lists Idioms Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists