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JLPT N4 Elementary

困る

To be troubled, in a bind, or at a loss.

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Other forms

困ります polite form
困った plain past
困って te-form
困らない plain negative
Verb (Godan, Intransitive)

To be in a bind" / "To be in trouble

Describes a state of perplexity or distress arising from difficult circumstances, inconvenience, or an inability to resolve a situation.

Example

毎晩 、 隣 の 部屋 が うるさくて 困って います 。

Every night, the room next door is noisy and it's a real problem for me.

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困る
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To be troubled, in a bind, or at a loss.
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