Japanese Word · Intermediate
四面楚歌
hostility, difficulty, or frustration on all sides
Pronunciation: [ɕimẽ̞ɰ̃so̞ka̠]
Meaning
hostility, difficulty, or frustration on all sides
Example
この失敗で私はまったくの四面楚歌に追い込まれてしまった。
As a result of this failure, I am now completely cut off and surrounded.
Practice tips
- Practice 四面楚歌 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.