困難
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Base noun form. Used to describe a state of hardship, challenge, or distress. Often appears in phrases like 『困難な状況』 (konnan na joukyou, 'difficult situation').
Theme
Two colleagues, Ken and User, chat during a coffee break at work about a challenging project they are both involved in.
困難
こんなん
difficulty / distress
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine facing a 'difficult' mountain climb that feels like a 'knot' (困難 sounds like 'knot' in English) — it's a struggle! 'Knot' → 困難 (konnan, 'difficulty').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『困難』 (konnan) is often used in formal or serious contexts, such as news reports or discussions about challenges in work or life. It conveys a sense of hardship or adversity.
Forms
Base: 困難Base noun form. Used to describe a state of hardship, challenge, or distress. Often appears in phrases like 『困難な状況』 (konnan na joukyou, 'difficult situation').