Japanese

困難

こんなん
Meaning: difficulty; hardship; trouble; distress
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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困
難

Example sentences

After overcoming many difficulties, I finally achieved my goal.
どんなに困難でも、夢を諦めることはない。
No matter how difficult it is, I will never give up on my dream.
これまで多くの困難を乗り越えてきた。
I have overcome many difficulties until now.
どんな困難も乗り越える覚悟はできている
I am prepared to overcome any difficulties.
困難な状況でも、冷静な判断が必要だ。
Even in a difficult situation, a calm judgment is necessary.
いかに困難な状況でも、希望を捨ててはいけない。
No matter how difficult the situation, you must not give up hope.
私たちは力を合わせて困難を乗り越えた。
We worked together to overcome the difficulties.
真の友情は、困難な時にこそ試される。
True friendship is tested especially in difficult times.
この問題の解決は極めて困難だ
Solving this problem is extremely difficult.
人類は長い歴史の中で、多くの困難を乗り越えてきた。
Humanity has overcome many difficulties throughout its long history.

Usage Notes

Describes a situation that is very hard to achieve or a state of suffering. Can be a noun or a na-adjective.

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