ハードル (はーどる, haadoru) Japanese meaning | KotomoraHe easily jumped over the hurdle.
Usage patterns
ハードルが高いto be a high hurdle (a difficult thing to achieve)
Studying abroad felt like a high hurdle for him.
ハードルを越えるto clear a hurdle (overcome an obstacle)
She cleared the first hurdle and moved on to her next goal.
ハードルを跳ぶto jump a hurdle (in a hurdle race)
The athletes jumped over the hurdles one after another.
Expressions
ハードルを上げるraise the bar; increase the difficulty ハードルを下げるlower the bar; reduce expectations; make something easier
