問題
Meanings
A question or exercise on a test, quiz, or assignment.
This question was too difficult and I couldn't solve it.
There were ten questions in total on the exam.
A societal, political, or research problem; a subject or case under discussion.
Environmental issues are a common challenge for the world.
No conclusion has been reached yet on that matter.
A point of doubt or something one questions; often used when expressing skepticism or asking for clarification.
There are still questions about his explanation.
I have doubts about the feasibility of that plan.
public discussion; controversy
A matter of public debate or controversy; often used in news or formal contexts.
That remark became a major controversy.
It was taken up as a political issue.
trouble; difficulty; inconvenience
A troublesome situation or difficulty; often used in negative constructions like 問題ない (no problem).
This machine is working without any problems.
Is it okay if I'm late?
Usage patterns· 7
- 問題を解くto solve a (test) question
It took me 30 minutes to solve this problem.
- 問題を出すto give/pose a question (as on a test)
The teacher gives a difficult question every time.
- 問題を解決するto solve/resolve a problem
The company needs to resolve that problem quickly.
- 問題が起きるfor a problem to arise
Several problems arose with the new system.
- 問題を抱えるto have/carry a problem
He is dealing with financial problems.
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- 〈事〉が問題になるfor something to become an issue/controversy
That remark became a public controversy.
- 問題を提起するto raise an issue for discussion
She raised an issue concerning the environment.