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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 立ち塞がる | 立ち塞がらない |
| Polite | 立ち塞がります | 立ち塞がりません |
| Past | 立ち塞がった | 立ち塞がらなかった |
| Polite + Past | 立ち塞がりました | 立ち塞がりませんでした |
| Te-form | 立ち塞がって | 立ち塞がらなくて |
| Potential | 立ち塞がれる | 立ち塞がれない |
| Passive | 立ち塞がられる | 立ち塞がられない |
| Causative | 立ち塞がらせる | 立ち塞がらせない |
| Causative + Passive | 立ち塞がらされる | 立ち塞がらされない |
| Imperative | 立ち塞がれ | 立ち塞がるな |
Example
私たちの前には、解決すべき多くの困難が立ち塞がっている。
In front of us, many difficulties that need to be solved are standing in our way.
Usage Notes
Literally means to stand in front of someone to block their path. Metaphorically used for problems or obstacles that prevent progress.
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