N2
きゅうする (kyūsuru)
窮する
to be in a difficult situation, to be at a loss, to run out of (ideas, money, etc.)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often describes being cornered or having no options, mentally (e.g., for words, ideas) or materially (e.g., for money). 追い詰められて困難な状況になる、困り果てる。
📝 Example Sentences
質問に窮して、何も答えられなかった。
I was at a loss for the question and couldn't answer anything.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "窮する"!
資金が底をつき、会社は_______した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 経済的に困窮する状況を表すのは「窮する」です。
English: '窮する' (kyūsuru) describes a situation of financial distress.
English: '窮する' (kyūsuru) describes a situation of financial distress.
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