困る

こまる

To be troubled, to have difficulty

N5verb·komaru

How to remember it

The kanji 困 shows a tree boxed in — feeling trapped and stuck.

Example sentences

  • お金がなくて困っています。

    おかねがなくてこまっています。

    I'm in trouble because I have no money.

  • 雨が降ると困りますね。

    あめがふるとこまりますね。

    It would be a problem if it rains, wouldn't it?

Usage

Used with 〜て (困っている) for ongoing trouble; casual and polite.

Related words

困った助かる問題無理

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