困難

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difficulty

この課題は非常に困難だ

This task is extremely difficult

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

to overcome difficulty

difficult situation

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

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

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

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

困

trouble, distress

root

難

difficult, hard

root

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