VocabJLPT N2
hard fight
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. hard fight
  2. 2. close game
This noun and verbal noun describes the state of having a hard fight or struggling in a difficult battle or competition. It is used in sports, business, or any competitive situation where someone is not winning easily and is putting up a tough effort.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Well, I've got no focus today — this is going to be a struggle.

Sentence 2

"Honestly, this project is turning out to be harder than expected," the manager said.

Sentence 3

I've been struggling to put together the new employee training materials, and the overtime is piling up.

Sentence 4

"This problem trips most people up, doesn't it?" the teacher said with a smile.

Sentence 5

The announcement was so fast I couldn't catch it, and I had a hard time following along.