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[きゅう()·()]
kyuuchi
noun

English Meaning(s) for 窮地

noun
  1. dilemma; predicament

Definition and Synonyms for 窮地

Dilemma state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
Synonyms: ジレンマ, 板挟み, 窮地, 苦境
Predicament a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
Synonyms: 窮地, 窮境, 苦境
Pinch a painful or straitened circumstance
Synonyms: ピンチ, 窮地

Meanings for each kanji in 窮地

» hard up; destitute; suffer; perplexed; cornered
» ground; earth

Categories 窮地 is a member of

Perplexity trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
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Difficulty a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome
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Sample Sentences for 窮地

He will wriggle out of the fix.
The minister was in a fix over illegal dealings.
She got into hot water when her boyfriend called her at work.
We thought their shop was a failure, but now they've gotten out from under and even expanded.
Good grief! I had no idea you had been placed in such a tight spot.

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