N2
とほう (tohō)
途方
way, means (often used in the idiom 「途方に暮れる」)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Almost exclusively used in the fixed expression 「途方に暮れる (tohou ni kureru)」, meaning to be at a loss, bewildered, helpless, or not know what to do next. It suggests a complete lack of direction or solution.
📝 Example Sentences
予期せぬトラブルで、彼は途方に暮れてしまった。
He was at a complete loss due to an unexpected problem.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "途方"!
問題が複雑すぎて、私はすっかり_______に暮れた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「途方に暮れる」は、どうしてよいかわからずに困り果てる、という意味の慣用句です。
English: 「途方に暮れる」 (tohou ni kureru) is an idiom meaning to be utterly at a loss and not know what to do.
English: 「途方に暮れる」 (tohou ni kureru) is an idiom meaning to be utterly at a loss and not know what to do.
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