Japanese word

問題

Pronunciation

Romajimondai

Meaning

  • nounproblem

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 問題があるmon dai ga a ru

    have a problem

  • 問題ないmon dai na i

    no problem

  • 問題を抱えるmon dai o kaka e ru

    have a problem

  • 問題を解決するmon dai o kai ketsu su ru

    solve a problem

  • 問題について話すmon dai ni tsu i te hana su

    talk about a problem

Similar words

課題kadai: A task or issue that requires attention or work.
トラブルtoraburu: An unexpected problem that causes trouble or disruption.
難題nandai: A difficult problem that is hard to solve.

Definition in Japanese

解決を必要とする困りごとや、答えを求められる問い。kai ketsu o hitsu yō to su ru koma ri go to ya kota e o moto me ra re ru to i

Word origin

問題 (mondai) combines 問 (mon, "ask") and 題 (dai, "topic"), forming a Sino-Japanese compound for a question or problem.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • questionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 問題視mondaishitreating as a problemnoun

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