Kanji

What does the kanji 困 mean?

困 means difficulty; distress, confusion. On'yomi コン. Kun'yomi こま.る.

Quick facts
On'yomiコン
Kun'yomiこま.る
Strokes7
Main radical囗
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi コンKun'yomi こま.る
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework7 strokes

difficulty; distress, confusion

Memory hook

A tree (木) shut inside a frame, stuck and unable to grow — TROUBLE, DISTRESS.

Stroke order · 7 strokes

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Common words

  • 困るこまるto be troubled, to be at a loss
  • 困難こんなんdifficulty, hardship

More words with this kanji

  • 貧困ひんこんpoverty, destitution

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.