立ちはだかる

たちはだかる

Also written 立ち開かる

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way
2. to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct

Kanji

• 立 stand. Read as たち.

Common phrases

• 前に立ちはだかる
• 壁が立ちはだかる
• 困難が立ちはだかる

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