N1
こりつむえん (koritsumuen)
孤立無援
isolated and without help, utterly alone
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A yojijukugo (four-character idiom) emphasizing a state of extreme isolation with absolutely no support or assistance from others. It conveys a strong sense of vulnerability and helplessness.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は異国の地で孤立無援の状態に陥った。
He fell into a state of being isolated and without help in a foreign land.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "孤立無援"!
嵐の海で遭難した船は、完全に_______となった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 助けがなく一人ぼっちの状態を最も的確に表す四字熟語。
English: Koritsumuen (孤立無援) is the most accurate yojijukugo to describe a state of being alone and without help.
English: Koritsumuen (孤立無援) is the most accurate yojijukugo to describe a state of being alone and without help.
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