JLPT N1
暗礁
Sunken reef; figuratively, a deadlock or hidden obstacle.
Readings
1 Noun
Reef / Sunken Rock
Refers to natural underwater formations like rocks or coral reefs that act as navigational hazards for vessels.
Example
船 は 暗礁 を 避けて 進んだ 。
The ship proceeded, avoiding the hidden reefs.
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2 Noun
Deadlock / Hidden Obstacle
Represents a sudden deadlock or impasse in plans, negotiations, or development.
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