Translation of Japanese word "問題" to English
問題
もんだい
[mondai]
IPA: /monday/
Meaning
NounA difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
How to use
問題 (mondai) — 'problem / question / issue'. 問題がある — there is a problem. 問題ない — no problem. 問題を解く — solve a problem. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
problem / question
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 問題
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): もんだい
Romaji Transcription: mondai
Example Sentences
この問題はとても難しいです。
この もんだい は とても むずかしい です。
This problem is very difficult.
先生に問題の答えを聞きました。
せんせい に もんだい の こたえ を ききました。
I asked the teacher for the answer to the question.
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Common phrases
- 問題ない— no problem / fine
- 問題を解く— to solve a problem
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "問題" mean?▼
The Japanese word "問題" means "problem / question" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "問題"?▼
The word "問題" is read as "もんだい" (mondai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "問題"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "この問題はとても難しいです。".
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