English–Japanese

“hurdle” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihādoru

Example

彼女は最後のハードルを跳び越えます。kano jo wa sai go no hā do ru o to bi ko e ma su

She clears the final hurdle.

Illustration for ハードル (hurdle)

How to say “hurdle” in Japanese

“Hurdle” in Japanese is ハードル (hādoru).

Describes a barrier that demands effort to pass, whether it stands on a track or represents a problem.

Full entry for ハードル: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ハードル

新しい制度を導入するには、予算の確保が最初のハードルです。atara shi i sei do o dō nyū su ru ni wa yo san no kaku ho ga sai sho no hā do ru de su

Securing the budget is the first hurdle to introducing the new system.

Tips for using ハードル

  • The English phrase a high hurdle often describes a particularly difficult requirement, not only a barrier used in a race.

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