Japanese

なんかん
Meaning: barrier; obstacle; tough entrance exam
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

難
関

Example sentences

She overcame numerous obstacles and finally made her dream come true.
彼は懸頭刺股の努力を重ね、ついに難関試験に合格した
He passed the difficult exam after persistent and hard study.
彼は円木警枕の努力を重ねて、ついに難関試験に合格した。
He made 'Enboku Keichin' efforts and finally passed the difficult exam.

Usage Notes

Refers to a difficult barrier or a situation that is hard to pass through, such as a competitive entrance exam.

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