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JLPT N3 Intermediate

面倒

Trouble, hassle, or the care and supervision of someone.

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面倒な na-adjective form
面倒を見る to look after
面倒くさい common i-adjective
1 Noun, Na-adjective

A Hassle / Bother

Refers to tasks, procedures, or situations that are perceived as complicated, burdensome, and tiresome to execute.

Example

市役所 で の 手続き は 、 いつも 面倒 だ 。

The procedures at the city hall are always a hassle.

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2 Noun (used in a set phrase)

To Look After / Take Care Of

Designates the responsibility of supervising, assisting, and providing for the needs or well-being of another person or animal.

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Trouble, hassle, or the care and supervision of someone.
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