To be at a loss for a reply.
困
quandary, become distressed, annoyed
Kanji
Grade
Grade 6
Strokes
7 strokes
Radical
囗部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
コン
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
こまる
Common Readings
コン, こま…る
Example sentences
When I'm in trouble, I consult with friends.
He showed a perplexed expression at the sudden question.
He was bewildered after someone spread completely groundless rumors about him.
After overcoming many difficulties, I finally achieved my goal.
No matter how difficult it is, I will never give up on my dream.
Troublingly, I forgot my wallet.
On top of getting lost, he also lost his wallet, so he was really at his wit's end.
People around him are also at a loss because of his behavior of showing off his bad side.
He is working to help people suffering from poverty.
Example Vocabulary
困る
to be troubled; to be at a loss; to be in a fix
困惑
bewilderment; perplexity; confusion
困難
difficulty; hardship; trouble; distress
困ったこと
a problem; a troubling thing; unfortunately
困ったことに
困り果てる
to be at a complete loss; to be extremely troubled
困り顔
貧困
poverty; destitution; lack
疲労困憊
困窮
poverty; destitution; distress
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