こま
 
 

expression, noun or verb acting predominately

  1. unmanageable, impossible, hopeless.
  2. inopportune, uncomfortable, inconvenient, embarrassing, annoying, awkward.
  3. disturbing, distressing.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
こま
 
 
困った こまった

Contained Kanji Breakdown

quandary, become distressed, annoyed
こま.る コン (6th, N3)
box, box or enclosure radical (no. 31)
イ コク (Kentei 1)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)