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困
困 (readings: こん, こま; Japanese kanji) means “difficulty / trouble”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 困難 (difficulty).
What does 困 mean?
| Kanji | 困 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | difficulty / trouble |
| Readings | こん, こま |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 困
困 is read こん or こま depending on the word.
Example words with 困
| Example | 困難 (difficulty) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14