Japanese phrase

困っています。 koma tte i ma su

Meaning

I am having trouble.

When to use it

Expresses that a problem is causing difficulty. It is a polite, direct way to ask for help or signal that support may be needed.

Example dialogue

すみません、困っています。 su mi ma se n koma tte i ma su

Excuse me, I am having trouble.

何に困っていますか? nan ni koma tte i ma su ka

What are you having trouble with?

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