1.
difficulty, trouble, hardship
A difficult or troublesome situation; an obstacle or challenge.
難 can mean both 'difficulty/danger' and 'defect/flaw' depending on context.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 難を逃れる: to escape danger/difficulty
- 難を乗り越える: to overcome difficulties
- 難がある: to have a flaw/problem
- 難のない: flawless, without problems
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 困難: difficulty, hardship
- 災難: disaster, misfortune
- 避難: evacuation, refuge
- 難民: refugee