noun
peril; danger; hazard; distress
A somewhat formal or literary term for a dangerous or distressing situation. Often used in contexts of serious risk or calamity.
彼は多くの危難を乗り越えてきた。
He has overcome many perils.
危難に直面しても冷静さを保つことが大切だ。
It is important to stay calm even when facing danger.