と困る

it would be a problem if

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it would be a problem if Follows a verb or adjective to describe an unwanted or troublesome outcome.
JA: そんなに遅く来ると困る。
EN: It would be a problem if you came that late.

目立つと困る

I don't want to attract attention.

— ワン・バトル・アフター・アナザー (2025)

私は入り口のない都市に住むと困ると思います。

I think it would be difficult to live in a city without an entrance.

心配してたのお母さんが嫌いだと困るなぁって。

I was worried because it would be a problem if you didn't like my mom.

— となりのトトロ (1988)

〈いやいないと困る〉

No, we'd be in trouble if you weren't here.

— グエムル -漢江の怪物- (2006)

親の手紙が要ると困るね

It would be a problem if we needed a letter from our parents.

— JUNO/ジュノ (2007)

僕のせいで君が自殺すると困るからね

I’d be in trouble if you killed yourself because of me.

— ジョジョ・ラビット (2019)