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[なん()·きょく()]
nankyoku
noun

English Meaning(s) for 難局

noun
  1. difficult situation

Definition and Synonyms for 難局

Crisis a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something
Synonyms: クライシス, 分かれ目, 分け目, 危局, 危急存亡の秋, 危機, 境目, , , , 難場, 難局
Challenge a demanding or stimulating situation
Synonyms: 難局
Difficulty a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome
Synonyms: 困難, 窮状, 苦境, 難局

Meanings for each kanji in 難局

» difficult; impossible; trouble; accident; defect
» bureau; board; office; affair; conclusion; court lady; lady-in-waiting; her apartment

Categories 難局 is a member of

Occasion an event that occurs at a critical time
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Condition a state at a particular time
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Situation the general state of things
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 難局

Sample Sentences for 難局

Without your help, I couldn't have ridden out that crisis.
The question is how will we deal with this difficult situation.
We are confronted with a difficult situation.
But for your help I could not have got over the hardship.
You've got to take the bull by the horns!

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