This is the 5039th most frequent Japanese word.
苦境
"苦境" means "a difficult situation" or "hardship."
The term '苦境' is used to describe a challenging or tough situation, specifically related to the company's circumstances in this context.
彼は会社の苦境を乗り越えました。
He overcame the company's difficult situation.
Here, '苦境' refers to the hardships or challenges faced by the friend, emphasizing personal struggle.
苦境に立たされた友人を助けたい。
I want to help my friend who is in a difficult situation.
In this sentence, '苦境' signifies distress or challenging conditions caused by unemployment.