This is the 10251st most frequent Japanese word.
難関
"難関" means "obstacle" or "difficulty."
Here, '難関' is used to describe a challenging or difficult exam, emphasizing the significance and difficulty of the achievement.
彼は難関の試験に合格しました。
He passed a difficult exam.
In this sentence, '難関' refers to a tough area or section of a journey in the context of mountain climbing, highlighting the obstacles faced.
登山者たちは難関の道を進んでいます。
The climbers are advancing through a challenging path.
Here, '難関' is used metaphorically to represent potential challenges or obstacles caused by the new legislation.