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厄介な
yakkai na
troublesome, bothersome, difficult to deal with
この問題は厄介な問題だ。
This is a troublesome problem.
informal
Difficult to handle or deal with; causing trouble or inconvenience.
彼は厄介な上司だ。
He is a troublesome boss.
このソフトウェアのバグは厄介だ。
This software bug is troublesome.
Often used to describe situations or people that are complicated or annoying to deal with.
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Usage in Context
厄介な is often used to describe problems or people that are annoying or difficult to deal with. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Gold Rule
Negative Connotation
While not extremely negative, 厄介な does carry a slightly negative tone, so use it carefully in polite or formal contexts.
Word Origin
From 厄 (yaku, meaning 'misfortune' or 'calamity') and 介 (kai, meaning 'to interfere' or 'to meddle'). The combination suggests something that brings trouble or is difficult to handle.
Usage Notes
This word is often used in both formal and informal contexts to describe situations, people, or things that are difficult to manage or cause trouble. It can carry a slightly negative connotation.
Word Breakdown
厄
misfortune, calamity
root介
to interfere, to meddle
rootな
adjectival suffix
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