困 惑(こんわく)

こんわく

noun

bewilderment, perplexity, confusion

1. bewilderment, perplexity, confusion, embarrassment

The state of being confused or at a loss about how to respond or act. Often involves feeling embarrassed or troubled by an unexpected situation.

困惑(こんわく)した表情(ひょうじょう)

a bewildered expression

彼(かれ)の突然(とつぜん)の告白(こくはく)に困惑(こんわく)した。

I was bewildered by his sudden confession.

予想外(よそうがい)の質問(しつもん)に困惑(こんわく)して、うまく答(こた)えられなかった。

Confused by the unexpected question, I couldn't answer well.

Usage: Used as a noun or with する to form the verb 困惑(こんわく)する (to be bewildered, to be confused).

Nuance: 困惑(こんわく) implies being at a loss about how to respond to an unexpected or awkward situation. It often involves an element of social discomfort or embarrassment.

Common collocations

困惑(こんわく)する (to be bewildered/confused)
困惑(こんわく)した表情(ひょうじょう)/顔(かお) (bewildered expression/face)
困惑(こんわく)を隠(かく)せない (unable to hide one's confusion)
困惑(こんわく)気味(ぎみ) (somewhat bewildered)

Related words

当惑(とうわく) (confusion, perplexity - very similar)
戸惑(とまど)う (to be confused, bewildered)
途方(とほう)に暮(く)れる (to be at a loss)
混乱(こんらん) (confusion - more about disorder)

Related Words

Synonym: 当惑(とうわく) (very similar)

Synonym: 戸惑(とまど)う (to be confused)

Related: 途方(とほう)に暮(く)れる (to be at a loss)

Related: 混乱(こんらん) (confusion)

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Added 2026.1.31 20:36 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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