1.
difficult situation; crisis; deadlock
A serious or critical situation that is hard to resolve. Used for political, economic, or organizational challenges that require careful handling.
難局を乗り越える。
To overcome a difficult situation.
会社は今、難局に直面している。
The company is now facing a crisis.
新しいリーダーが難局を打開する手腕を見せた。
The new leader demonstrated the ability to break through the crisis.
A formal word for a serious, difficult situation — stronger than 困難 and implying a situation that could have significant consequences if not resolved.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 難局を乗り越える: to overcome a crisis
- 難局を打開する: to break through a deadlock
- 難局に直面する: to face a difficult situation
- 難局に立たされる: to be placed in a difficult position
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 危機: crisis — emphasizes danger and urgency
- 困難: difficulty — more general, less severe
- 苦境: predicament — emphasizes personal suffering or hardship