厄介

やっかい
JLPT:N3
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1

A trouble, nuisance, or burden—a person or situation that causes problems or inconvenience.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

あの仕事は厄介だが、やりがいもある。

That job is troublesome, but it's also rewarding.

近所に厄介な人が引っ越してきて困っている。

A troublesome neighbor moved in and it's causing problems.

そんな小さなことは厄介に思う必要はないよ。

You don't need to think of such a small thing as a bother.

2

Care; dependence or being taken care of. Often used in expressions like 'to be indebted to someone's care' or 'to cause someone trouble.'

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

病気のときは親の厄介になった。

When I was sick I was taken care of by my parents.

いろいろと厄介をかけてすみませんでした。

I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble.

彼女は友人の厄介を焼いて仕事を手伝った。

She took care of her friend and helped with the work.

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