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VocabJLPT N1
barrier
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. barrier
  2. 2. checkpoint
  3. 3. hurdle
A barrier or checkpoint that must be passed through, often used metaphorically to describe a difficult hurdle or challenge that stands between you and your goal. For example, an entrance exam might be described as a tough one of these on the path to university.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

There's a checkpoint set up at the entrance to the town.

Sentence 2

Even if you're in a hurry, you can't skip the checkpoint.

Sentence 3

Looks like they switched out the staff at the checkpoint.

Sentence 4

Who's in charge of managing that checkpoint?

Sentence 5

There's always some invisible barrier holding me back from acting.