Lingaku- reef; sunken rock
- unforeseen difficultysee also 暗礁に乗り上げる
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- reef; sunken rock
- unforeseen difficulty
This meaning refers to a physical formation found in oceans or seas, typically consisting of coral or rock submerged underwater. It's often used in the context of maritime navigation and ecology.
The ship got stuck on a reef.
In this context, the term is used metaphorically to describe unexpected problems or obstacles that one encounters in various situations, such as projects or plans.
Generated collocations (experimental)
あんしょうにのりあげる暗礁に乗り上げるto run aground on a reefあんしょう暗礁をのりこえる乗り越えるto overcome unforeseen difficultiesあんしょう暗礁をさぐる探るto explore a reefあんしょう暗礁をさける避けるto avoid a reefあんしょう暗礁がまっている待っているdifficulties awaitあんしょう暗礁にちゅうい注意するto be cautious of unforeseen difficultiesあんしょう暗礁のそんざい存在the existence of a reefあんしょう暗礁のちょうさ調査reef investigationあんしょう暗礁にうちよせる打ち寄せるなみ波waves crashing against the reefあんしょう暗礁でのつり釣りfishing at the reef
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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Multilateral trade negotiations ran aground over import quotas.
I hear their marriage is on the rocks and they'll probably file for divorce soon.