N2
てごわい (tegowa-i)
手ごわい
formidable, tough, strong (opponent/challenge)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
相手が強くて手強いこと、または問題や課題が困難で解決が難しいこと。容易に勝てない、乗り越えられないといった意味合いがあります。(Describes an opponent that is strong and formidable, or a problem/challenge that is difficult to solve. Implies that one cannot easily win or overcome it.)
📝 Example Sentences
次の対戦相手は、かなりの手ごわいチームだ。
The next opponent is a considerably formidable team.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "手ごわい"!
あの会社は業界のトップで、私たちにとっては_______ライバルだ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「業界のトップ」である「ライバル」は、「打ち勝つのが難しい相手」なので「手ごわい」が適切です。
English: A 'rival' that is the 'top of the industry' is a 'difficult opponent to defeat', so '手ごわい' is appropriate.
English: A 'rival' that is the 'top of the industry' is a 'difficult opponent to defeat', so '手ごわい' is appropriate.
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