JLPT N1 Advanced
行き詰まり
A deadlock, impasse, or situation where progress is halted.
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1 Noun
Deadlock / Impasse
Describes a state of stagnation in abstract contexts like negotiations, business plans, or personal growth where no solution is visible.
Example
研究 が 行き詰まり 、 新しい アプローチ が 必要 だ 。
The research has hit an impasse, and a new approach is needed.
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2 Noun
Dead End (Physical)
Indicates the literal end of a passage, tunnel, or pipe beyond which one cannot travel.
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