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困
On'yomi
コン
KON
Kun'yomi
こま.る
komaru
quandary · become distressed · annoyed
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Component Breakdown
困=
囗木
enclosure + tree
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of enclosure and tree. Tree enclosed.
Symbolism
Difficulty, puzzle, troubled. Represents suffering.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
疲労困憊
ひろうこんぱい
total exhaustion; total exhaustion
困苦欠乏
こんくけつぼう
hardships and privations; hardships and privations
困苦窮乏
こんくきゅうぼう
hardships and privations; 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
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?
Yes. 困 (quandary, become distressed, annoyed) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.