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問題

Problem

Meaning

Problem, Question

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The problem topic is the problem or question you have to answer. If you think about it, topics as problems tends to be a school-related thing. So, when you have to answer a problem in school, that's 問題.

Reading

もんだい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 自分の問題

    one's own problem

    最大の問題

    the biggest problem

    心の問題

    matter of the heart

  • 問題を考える

    to think about a problem

    問題を出す

    to give out a problem

    問題を見る

    to see a problem

  • 問題がある

    there is a problem

    問題が生じる

    a problem occurs

    問題が発生する

    a problem arises

Context Sentences

ワニカニの売り上げが落ちるのはトーフグにとって大きな問題です。

It would be a big problem for Tofugu if WaniKani's revenue were to drop.

この数学の問題、全然分からないんだけど。

I don't understand this math problem at all.

「週末、私の犬の世話をしてもらえないかな？」「問題ないよ。任せといて。」

"Can you look after my dog for the weekend?" "No problem. You can count on me."

Kanji Composition