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JLPT N1 Advanced

難関

A formidable barrier or major hurdle difficult to overcome.

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Noun, Noun which may be used adjectivally (with の)

A Major Hurdle / A Formidable Challenge

A significant barrier or bottleneck that is extremely difficult to pass through or overcome.

Example

彼 は 難関 の 大学 に 合格した 。

He got into a highly competitive university.

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難関
なんかん
A formidable barrier or major hurdle difficult to overcome.
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