JLPT N1 Advanced
苦境
Difficult situation, predicament, or crisis
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Other forms
苦況 rarely used
Noun
"Predicament" / "Difficult Situation"
Refers to a severe and distressing set of circumstances, such as financial ruin or political deadlock, from which escape is difficult.
Example
会社 は 経営 の 苦境 に 立たされている 。
The company has been put in a difficult financial position.
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