English–Japanese

“problem” in Japanese

Japanese

Also悩み (nayami)

Pronunciation

Romajimondai

Example

この問題は難しいです。ko no mon dai wa muzuka shi i de su

This problem is difficult.

Illustration for 問題 (problem)

How to say “problem” in Japanese

“Problem” in Japanese is 問題 (mondai).

Refers to something that calls for an answer, a solution, or careful consideration.

Full entry for 問題: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 問題

算数の問題を解きます。san sū no mon dai o to ki ma su

I solve a math problem.

問題について先生に相談します。mon dai ni tsu i te sen sei ni sō dan shi ma su

I will consult my teacher about the problem.

Tips for using 問題

  • In everyday Japanese, 問題 (mondai) often appears in 問題ない (mondai nai), meaning that nothing is wrong or no difficulty exists.

Other Japanese words for “problem”

この悩みを解決したいです。ko no naya mi o kai ketsu shi ta i de su

I want to solve this problem.

“problem” in other languages