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[()·きょう()]
kukyou
noun

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kukyou

English Meaning(s) for 苦境

noun
  1. difficult situation; adverse circumstances; predicament; trouble; dilemma; distress

Definition and Synonyms for 苦境

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
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
Predicament a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
Synonyms: 窮地, 窮境, 苦境
Hardship a state of misfortune or affliction
Synonyms: 不幸せ, 困窮, 困苦, 困難, 御難, 悲境, 憂き目, 苦しみ, 苦しむ, 苦境, 苦難, 貧苦, 辛苦, 逆境, 難儀

Meanings for each kanji in 苦境

» suffering; trial; worry; hardship; feel bitter; scowl
» boundary; border; region

Categories 苦境 is a member of

Perplexity trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
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Condition a state at a particular time
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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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Ill Luck an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
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Sample Sentences for 苦境

Never in his life had he encountered such a dilemma.
Small enterprises are feeling the squeeze of inflation.
She stood by her husband whenever he was in trouble.
I took no little pains to help him out of the difficulty.
It helps us in times of difficulty.

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