めんどくさい

Alternative writings: 面倒くさい, 面倒臭い, めんどうくさい
JLPT:N2
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Feeling that something is bothersome or too much trouble to do; colloquial adjective for tasks that are tiresome or that one can't be bothered to do.

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宿題が多くてめんどくさいけど、早く終わらせよう。

There's a lot of homework and it's a pain, but I'll finish it quickly.

彼に頼むのはめんどくさいから、自分でやるよ。

It's a hassle to ask him, so I'll do it myself.

電車が遅れているし、乗り換えもめんどくさい。

The train is delayed and transferring is such a bother.

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