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困
Trouble, Distress
こまる (komaru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
困 is commonly used in phrases like 困る (to be troubled), 困難 (difficulty), and 貧困 (poverty). It expresses being stuck in a difficult situation.
Memory Trick
Imagine being trapped inside a box with no way out. Feeling stuck and troubled helps you remember 困.
Readings
Onyomi: コン (kon)
Kunyomi: こまる (komaru)
Example Words
困る
こまる (komaru)
To be troubled
困難
こんなん (konnan)
Difficulty
貧困
ひんこん (hinkon)
Poverty
困惑
こんわく (konwaku)
Confusion
Example Sentence
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。
okane ga nakute komatte imasu
I'm having trouble because I have no money.