ハードル
Meanings
1
Refers to the physical barrier used in track and field events.
He easily jumped over the hurdle.
2
hurdle race; hurdles (event)
abbreviationsports
Abbreviation of ハードル競走. Used for the track event itself.
See also: ハードル競走
I plan to compete in the hurdles at the next Olympics.
3
Metaphorical use for a difficulty or barrier that must be overcome.
There are several hurdles in this project.
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.