Japanese Word · Intermediate
立ちはだかる
to stand in the way, obstruct, block someone from passage
Pronunciation: [ta̠t͡ɕiha̠da̠ka̠ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to stand in the way, obstruct, block someone from passage
Example
デブリ取り出しは「廃炉の本丸」とされるが、その前段にも多くの難題が立ちはだかり、なかなか切り込めない。
Removing the debris is considered the main task of decommissioning the reactor, but even before that, many difficult challenges stand in the way
Practice tips
- Practice 立ちはだかる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.