This is the 556th most frequent Finnish word.
kari
A rocky outcrop or reef.
'Kari' refers to a reef or shoal in this context, representing a literal geographical obstacle.
Laiva karahti karille.
The ship ran aground on a reef.
'Kari' metaphorically symbolizes challenges or obstacles in this context.
Projektimme kohtasi karikkoja.
Our project encountered obstacles.
'Kari' is a proper noun, used here as someone's name in this context.