hurdle in Japanese

(athletics, horses) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.

(athletics, horses) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.

(figuratively) An obstacle, real or perceived, physical or abstract.

(figuratively) An obstacle, real or perceived, physical or abstract.

A movable frame of wattled twigs, osiers, or withes and stakes, or sometimes of iron, used for enclosing land, for folding sheep and cattle, for gates, etc.; also, in fortification, used as revetments, and for other purposes.