► 動詞立ちはだかる [(5)たちはだかる]
meaning: block rank: 3☆
初優勝を
目指す
彼等の
前に
前年の
王者が立ちはだかった ⇨ The last year’s champion stood in the path of the team that is trying to win for the first time
(☛ Something imposing and menacing to block others from advancing. Usually used figuratively)