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.
交渉が行き詰まった。
The negotiations reached a deadlock.
計画が行き詰まっている。
The plan has stalled.
事業が行き詰まって、倒産の危機に瀕している。
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.
考えが行き詰まった。
My thinking has hit a wall.
仕事で行き詰まったら、休憩を取るといい。
When you get stuck at work, it's good to take a break.
小説を書いていて行き詰まったので、気分転換に散歩に出た。
I got stuck writing my novel, so I went for a walk to clear my head.
行き詰まる means to reach a point where progress is no longer possible.
CONJUGATION (godan verb):
- Dictionary: 行き詰まる
- Negative: 行き詰まらない
- Past: 行き詰まった
- Te-form: 行き詰まって
COMMON SUBJECTS:
- 交渉が行き詰まる (negotiations stall)
- 計画が行き詰まる (plan hits a dead end)
- 経営が行き詰まる (management reaches an impasse)
RELATED: 行き詰まり (noun: deadlock, impasse)