八はっ方ぽう塞ふさがり

noun

being boxed in on all sides; having no way out; being at a loss

Describes a situation where every direction is blocked, leaving no escape or solution. Often used figuratively for feeling stuck or helpless.

• 八はっ方ぽう塞ふさがりの状じょう態たいで、どう動うごけばいいかわからない。

  I'm in a situation where I'm boxed in on all sides and don't know what to do.

• 就しゅう職しょく活かつ動どうが八はっ方ぽう塞ふさがりで、なかなか内ない定ていがもらえない。

  My job hunting is going nowhere; I just can't get a job offer.