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面倒

mendou

Description

「面倒」は、やらなければいけないことが多くて、大変だったり、したくないと感じたりする時に使う言葉です。

"面倒" is a word used when there are many things you have to do, making it difficult or something you don't want to do.

また、「面倒を見る」の形で、だれかの世話をするという意味にもなります。

Also, in the phrase "面倒を見る", it means to take care of someone.

Meanings

面倒mendou

troublesome; bothersome; a hassle

この仕事は面倒だなあ。

This job is a hassle.

面倒mendou

trouble; bother; care

友達に面倒をかけたくない。

I don't want to trouble my friends.

面倒を見るmendou wo miru

to take care of; to look after

母が子供の面倒を見ている。

My mother is taking care of the children.

Related words

面倒くさい世話手間厄介大変

Notes

  • Nuance

    面倒 stresses effort/hassle; 面倒くさい is the stronger, more casual 'can't be bothered' feeling.

  • Etymology

    often written 面倒くさい in adjective use; 面倒を見る/かける are common set phrases.

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