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困難

konnan
noun★Intermediate— difficulty
general

A situation or task that is hard to accomplish or overcome; difficulty.

この問題は解決するのが困難だ

This problem is difficult to solve

彼は困難な状況を乗り越えた

He overcame a difficult situation

💡

Often used to describe challenges in various contexts, from personal struggles to complex problems.

Collocations

困難を乗り越えるto overcome difficulty困難な状況difficult situation困難を感じるto feel difficulty

Synonyms

難しい大変苦労

Antonyms

容易簡単

Related Phrases

困難を乗り越えるphrase
to overcome difficulty
困難な状況phrase
difficult situation

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Contexts

In formal writing or professional settings, '困難' is often used to describe significant challenges or obstacles.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While '困難' is useful for describing serious challenges, avoid using it for minor inconveniences.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '困' (困る, to be in trouble) and '難' (難しい, difficult), emphasizing a state of being hard to overcome.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but often carries a sense of seriousness or importance.

Word Breakdown

困
trouble, distress
root
+
難
difficult, hard
root
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