面倒
めんどう (mendō)Trouble, bother, or hassle; something that is complicated or annoying to deal with.
面倒な手続きが多い
There are a lot of troublesome procedures.
面倒を見る
To take care of someone (literally 'see the trouble').
Can also mean 'care' or 'attention' in certain contexts, such as '面倒を見る' (to take care of someone).
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'面倒' is often used to describe something as troublesome or annoying. It can also mean 'care' in contexts like '面倒を見る' (to take care of someone).
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of '面倒' can vary significantly based on context. Pay attention to surrounding words to determine whether it means 'trouble' or 'care'.
📖Word Origin
From Middle Chinese 'mièn-dōu', meaning 'trouble' or 'bother'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used to express frustration or reluctance to do something. Can also mean 'care' in certain contexts.