N1
ばっしょう (basshō)
跋渉
traversing mountains and rivers; traveling with great difficulty; arduous journey
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A somewhat literary or formal term describing difficult and arduous travel through challenging terrain, such as mountains, forests, or rivers. It implies effort, endurance, and perseverance in a journey.
📝 Example Sentences
探検家は未開の地を跋渉し、新たな発見をした。
The explorer traversed unexplored lands and made new discoveries.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "跋渉"!
険しい山道を_______して、ようやく頂上にたどり着いた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「困難な道を乗り越えて進む」という意味で「跋渉」が最も適切です。
English: '跋渉 (basshō)' is most appropriate here, meaning 'to overcome difficult paths and proceed'.
English: '跋渉 (basshō)' is most appropriate here, meaning 'to overcome difficult paths and proceed'.
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