JLPT N1 Advanced
ジレンマ
Dilemma; a difficult choice between two unpleasant options
Readings
Other forms
ディレンマ less common spelling
Noun
Dilemma / A difficult choice
A state of psychological conflict caused by the need to choose between two contradictory or equally undesirable options.
Example
仕事 を 取る か 、 家族 と の 時間 を 取る か 、 彼 は ジレンマ に 陥って いる 。
He's in a dilemma over whether to choose his job or time with his family.
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