困 — Distressed
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Common Japanese Words with 困 (Distressed)
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When you are distressed (troubled) (困), you tend to be worried.
Frequently Asked Questions About 困 (Distressed)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 困 (Distressed)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 困 ("Distressed", read as こん) is: Koala mom (こま) looks really distressed by the size of the park in the concrete (こん) jungle.... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 困 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 困 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 困 means "Distressed". Its primary reading is こん (On'yomi: こん; Kun'yomi: こま). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 困?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 困 include: 困る (こまる - to be worried).
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