善ぜん戦せん苦く闘とう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

fighting well against the odds; putting up a good fight

Describes a situation where someone struggles hard and performs admirably despite difficult circumstances, often in sports, competition, or any challenging endeavor. Can be used as a noun or with する.

• 彼かれらは強きょう豪ごう相あい手てに善ぜん戦せん苦く闘とうしたが、惜おしくも敗やぶれた。

  They fought well against a strong opponent, but unfortunately lost.

• 善ぜん戦せん苦く闘とうの末すえ、プロジェクトを成せい功こうさせた。

  After a hard-fought struggle, they made the project a success.