with difficulty

IPA(Pronunciation)

Prepositional phrase

In a way that requires significant effort.

Japanese Meaning

大変な努力を必要とする方法で / 苦労して、困難を伴って

He finished the marathon with difficulty, stumbling across the finish line.

彼はゴールラインをよろめきながら、苦労してマラソンを完走した。

Sense（1）

In a way that requires significant effort.

Cold butter is spreadable, but only with difficulty if the bread is soft.