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overcome · conquer · subdue · control · achieve
N1On: こくKun: かつ
Memory Aid
This character looks like a person standing firm with their arms crossed over their chest, showing strong determination to **overcome** any challenge.
'Koku' — Imagine a `COCKY` person who believes they can `OVERCOME` any obstacle with ease.
Vocabulary
克服こくふくovercoming, conquest
克己こっきself-control, self-denial
相克そうこくconflict, mutual antagonism
Example Sentences
彼は病気を克服した。
He overcame his illness.
克己心がなければ成功は難しい。
Success is difficult without self-control.
経済危機を克服するために努力した。
We made an effort to overcome the economic crisis.
困難に打ち克つ精神力が必要だ。
We need the mental strength to overcome difficulties.