困る
こまる
komaru
verbVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

困る (こまる (komaru)) means "to be troubled". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to be troubled

Also : to be stumped · to be embarrassed · to have difficulty

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Imagine a tiny hamster trapped in a maze, scratching itself desperately while screaming "Koma-ru" as it realizes it has no way out.

Example Sentences

まいにち、困ります。

まいにち、こまります。

I like to be troubled.

私は困ります。

わたしはこまります。

I can be troubled.

Kanji in this word

困
Annoyed / Quandary / Become Distressed
Kunこま.る
Onこん
JLPT N3

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