問題 Problem

Meaning

Primary

Problem

Alternative

Question

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The problem topic is the problem or question you have to answer. If you think about it, topics as problems tends to be a school-related thing. So, when you have to answer a problem in school, that's 問題.

Reading

もんだい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 〜の問題

  自分の問題

  one's own problem

  最大の問題

  the biggest problem

  心の問題

  matter of the heart

• 問題を〜

  問題を考える

  to think about a problem

  問題を出す

  to give out a problem

  問題を見る

  to see a problem

• 問題が〜

  問題がある

  there is a problem

  問題が生じる

  a problem occurs

  問題が発生する

  a problem arises

Context Sentences

ワニカニの売り上げが落ちるのはトーフグにとって大きな問題です。

It would be a big problem for Tofugu if WaniKani's revenue were to drop.

この数学の問題、全然分からないんだけど。

I don't understand this math problem at all.

「週末、私の犬の世話をしてもらえないかな？」「問題ないよ。任せといて。」

"Can you look after my dog for the weekend?" "No problem. You can count on me."

試験の問題は一問だけだった。「あなたは本当にあなたですか。」

The exam contained only one question. "Are you really you?"

Kanji Composition

1. 問

   もん Problem
2. 題

   だい Topic