Japanese

こまる
Meaning: to be troubled; to be at a loss; to be in a fix
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 困る 困らない
Polite 困ります 困りません
Past 困った 困らなかった
Polite + Past 困りました 困りませんでした
Te-form 困って 困らなくて
Potential 困れる 困れない
Passive 困られる 困られない
Causative 困らせる 困らせない
Causative + Passive 困らされる 困らされない
Imperative 困れ 困るな

Handwriting

困
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Example sentences

To be at a loss for a reply.
困ったときは友達に相談する
When I'm in trouble, I consult with friends.
困ったときは、いつでも私を頼ってください。
Whenever you are in trouble, please rely on me.
困ったことがあれば、なんでも相談してください。
If you have any problems, please talk to me about anything.
困ったなあ、どうしたらいいだろう。
Oh no, what should I do?
今更そんなことを言われても困る。
It is too late to say such a thing now.
困ったことがあれば、いつでも力になりたい。
If you ever have any trouble, I want to be of help.
真の友は、困った時に助けてくれる人のことだ。
A true friend is someone who helps you in times of need.
新しいスマートフォンの使い方が分からなくて困っている。
I don't know how to use my new smartphone and I'm troubled.
困っている時に、見知らぬ人が親切にしてくれた。
When I was in trouble, a stranger was kind to me.

Usage Notes

Used when facing a difficult situation where you don't know what to do or how to respond.

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