Word details

逆境

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 逆境.

Dictionary

Entry

逆境ゃっきょうNounFreq #22720
1

adverse circumstances; unfortunate situation; adversity

Examples
逆境に直面しても彼女はにこにこしている。
She carries on smiling even in the face of adversity.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

inverted, reverse, opposite, wicked

8 strokesFrequency 683JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ギャクゲキ

Kun

さかさか.ささか.らう

boundary, border, region

14 strokesFrequency 346JLPT N2Grade 5

On

キョウケイ

Kun

さかい

Nanori

さかじき

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