N1
かんせい (kansei)
陥穽
pitfall; trap; snare
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A more formal or literary word for a trap, often implying a hidden danger or scheme that leads someone into difficulty or ruin. Less common in daily conversation than 「罠 (わな)」 or 「落とし穴 (おとしあな)」.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は巧妙に仕掛けられた陥穽にはまってしまった。
He fell into a cleverly set trap.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "陥穽"!
新規事業には、思わぬ_______が潜んでいるかもしれない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「陥穽が潜む」は、隠れた危険や落とし穴があるという意味で使われます。
English: "陥穽が潜む" means there are hidden dangers or pitfalls.
English: "陥穽が潜む" means there are hidden dangers or pitfalls.
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