Meaning of 厄介 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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厄介JLPT 3
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Kana Readingやっかい
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Romajiyakkai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- trouble; burden; nuisance; bother; worry
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- care; dependence; support; kindness; obligation; staying (with a person)
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Example Sentences
厄介, やっかい used in context
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It's a difficult matter.
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I am afraid I'll be a burden to you.
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They viewed her as a nuisance.
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He ended up in jail.
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独裁者はその厄介な状況に対処しようとしたが、どうにもならなかった。
The autocrat strove in vain to deal with the awkward situation.
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It's too much of a nuisance.
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