()()まる

いきづまる
verb (godan, intransitive)
to reach a dead end, to stall
1. to reach a dead end, to come to an impasse
To find oneself unable to proceed further in a physical path, plan, or negotiation. The situation cannot move forward.
交渉(こうしょう)()()まった。
The negotiations reached a deadlock.
計画(けいかく)()()まっている。
The plan has stalled.
事業(じぎょう)()()まって、倒産(とうさん)危機(きき)(ひん)している。
The business has reached an impasse and is on the verge of bankruptcy.
2. to get stuck, to stall, to be at a loss
To become unable to continue work or thinking because of difficulties. Often used for creative blocks or problem-solving.
(かんが)えが()()まった。
My thinking has hit a wall.
仕事(しごと)()()まったら、休憩(きゅうけい)()るといい。
When you get stuck at work, it's good to take a break.
小説(しょうせつ)()いていて()()まったので、気分転換(きぶんてんかん)散歩(さんぽ)()た。
I got stuck writing my novel, so I went for a walk to clear my head.

()()まる means to reach a point where progress is no longer possible.

CONJUGATION (godan verb):

  • Dictionary: ()()まる
  • Negative: ()()まらない
  • Past: ()()まった
  • Te-form: ()()まって

COMMON SUBJECTS:

  • 交渉(こうしょう)()()まる (negotiations stall)
  • 計画(けいかく)()()まる (plan hits a dead end)
  • 経営(けいえい)()()まる (management reaches an impasse)

RELATED: ()()まり (noun: deadlock, impasse)