NichiDict

立ちはだかる

たちはだかる
立ち開かる
[tachihadakaru]

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way

2.GodanIntransitive

to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct

Examples

大きな壁が前に立ちはだかった

A huge wall stood in the way.

困難が次々と立ちはだかっている

Difficulties keep standing in the way one after another.

乗り越えるべき壁が立ちはだかるたびに成長する。

You grow each time a wall you need to overcome stands in your way.