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ε°
Trouble, Distress
γγΎγ (komaru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
ε° is commonly used in phrases like ε°γ (to be troubled), ε°ι£ (difficulty), and θ²§ε° (poverty). It expresses being stuck in a difficult situation.
Memory Trick
Imagine being trapped inside a box with no way out. Feeling stuck and troubled helps you remember ε°.
Readings
Onyomi: γ³γ³ (kon)
Kunyomi: γγΎγ (komaru)
Example Words
ε°γ
γγΎγ (komaru)
To be troubled
ε°ι£
γγγͺγ (konnan)
Difficulty
貧ε°
γ²γγγ (hinkon)
Poverty
ε°ζ
γγγγ (konwaku)
Confusion
Example Sentence
γιγγͺγγ¦ε°γ£γ¦γγΎγγ
γγγ γ γͺγγ¦ γγΎγ£γ¦ γγΎγγ
okane ga nakute komatte imasu
I'm having trouble because I have no money.