困る
こまる
komaru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
困る (こまる (komaru)) means "to be troubled". The reading is こまる (komaru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to be troubled
Also : to be stumped · to have difficulty
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Example Sentences
何か問題があると困りますね。
なにかもんだいがあるとこまりますね。
It would be a problem if something goes wrong.
その計画では困ってしまいました。
そのけいかくではこまってしまいました。
I ran into trouble with that plan.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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