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“overcoming” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikokufuku

Example

彼は恐怖の克服に成功しました。kare wa kyō fu no koku fuku ni sei kō shi ma shi ta

He succeeded in overcoming his fear.

Illustration for 克服 (overcoming)

How to say “overcoming” in Japanese

“Overcoming” in Japanese is 克服 (kokufuku).

Expresses the process of facing an obstacle or inner weakness and gaining control over it.

Full entry for 克服: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 克服

練習は人前で話す不安の克服に役立ちます。ren shū wa hito mae de hana su fu an no koku fuku ni yaku da chi ma su

Practice helps overcome anxiety about speaking in public.

Tips for using 克服

  • 克服 (kokufuku) commonly appears with abstract objects such as 恐怖 (kyōfu, "fear") and 困難 (konnan, "difficulty"), rather than with ordinary physical objects.

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