Japanese

なんきょく
Meaning: difficult situation; crisis
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

難
局

Example sentences

He overcame this difficult situation with his innate calmness.
家族の助けを借りて、何とかこの難局を乗り切った。
With the help of my family, I somehow got through this difficult situation.
彼はいつもの伝で、難局を切り抜けた。
He got through the difficult situation in his usual way.
彼は難局にどう処するべきか悩んでいた。
He was worried about how he should deal with the difficult situation.
全社員が協心戮力して、この難局を乗り越える。
All employees will work together in unity to overcome this difficult situation.
彼はまさに山濤識量の持ち主で、どんな難局も冷静に判断する。
He possesses excellent judgment and caliber, making calm decisions in any difficult situation.
衆賢茅茹の勢いで難局を乗り越える。
Overcome the crisis with the momentum of many wise men working together.
上下一心となって、この難局を乗り越える。
Let us overcome this difficult situation by uniting as one, regardless of status.

Usage Notes

Refers to a state of affairs that is difficult to handle or resolve.

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