困
quandary · become distressed · annoyed
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of enclosure and tree. Tree enclosed.
Symbolism
Difficulty, puzzle, troubled. Represents suffering.
Component Breakdown
enclosure + tree
Words & Expressions
Words written with 困
Four-Character Compounds
疲労困憊
ひろうこんぱい
total exhaustion
困苦欠乏
こんくけつぼう
hardships and privations
困苦窮乏
こんくきゅうぼう
hardships and privations
Proverbs & Idioms
困った時の神頼み
こまったときのかみだのみ
Turning to god in times of trouble
Only praying when desperate
Anime & Manga
可愛い上司を困らせたい
Kawaii Joushi wo Komarasetai
A well-known work with 困 in its Japanese title.
王立魔法学園の最下生 ~貧困街上がりの最強魔法師、貴族だらけの学園で無双する~
Ouritsu Mahou Gakuen no Saikasei: Hikongai Agari no Saikyou Mahoushi, Kizoku Darake no Gakuen de Musou Suru
A well-known work with 困 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 困 mean in Japanese?
困 means quandary, become distressed, annoyed.
How do you read 困?
On'yomi: コン (KON). Kun'yomi: こま.る (komaru).
How many strokes does 困 have?
困 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 囗 (enclosure).
Is 困 a good kanji for a tattoo?
困 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means quandary, become distressed, annoyed. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.