困こまったことに

expression

the trouble is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly

Fixed phrase used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce an unfortunate or problematic situation. Often followed by an explanation of the difficulty.

See also: 困ったこと

• 困こまったことに、財さい布ふを家いえに忘わすれてきた。

  The trouble is, I left my wallet at home.

• 困こまったことに、彼かれはまだ来きていない。

  Unfortunately, he hasn't arrived yet.