N2
なんこう (nankō)
難航
difficulty, rough going, encountering difficulties
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Originally refers to a ship encountering difficulties due to rough seas. Now broadly used for plans, negotiations, or projects facing severe obstacles and not progressing smoothly. Often used with する to form 難航する 'to face difficulties'.
📝 Example Sentences
予算案の承認は、多くの反対意見が出て難航している。
Approval of the budget bill is facing difficulties due to many opposing opinions.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "難航"!
新プロジェクトの立ち上げは、資金調達の面で_______している。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「難航」は、物事がなかなか進まず、困難にぶつかっている状態を意味します。
English: 「難航」 (nankō) means a situation where things are not progressing easily and encountering difficulties.
English: 「難航」 (nankō) means a situation where things are not progressing easily and encountering difficulties.
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