A noun phrase meaning a troublesome matter or situation. Often used in expressions like 困ったことがある (have a problem) or 困ったことになった (got into trouble).
If you have any trouble, please feel free to talk to me anytime.
彼は困ったことになるとすぐに逃げ出す。
He runs away as soon as things get difficult.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Variant using kanji for こと; slightly more formal or written.
Mixed kana-kanji variant; less common but seen.
Phrase composed of the past tense of 困る (to be troubled) + こと (thing, matter). Literally 'a troubling thing'.