面倒な
この仕事は面倒なことばかりだ
This job is nothing but troublesome things
troublesome, bothersome, or annoying due to requiring effort or causing inconvenience
面倒な手続きが多くて、時間がかかる
There are many troublesome procedures, so it takes time
面倒な人と付き合うのは嫌だ
I don't like dealing with troublesome people
Often used to describe tasks, people, or situations that are inconvenient or require too much effort
difficult or complicated (in a neutral or slightly negative way)
この問題は面倒な解決策が必要だ
This problem requires a complicated solution
Can be used in more formal contexts to describe complex situations
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context matters
面倒な can be used for both people and situations, but the tone is usually negative or at least neutral.
Gold Rule
Avoid with superiors
While common in casual speech, it's better to avoid using this word to describe people in formal or professional settings.
Word Origin
From 面倒 (mendō, meaning 'trouble' or 'bother') + な (na, adjectival suffix)
Usage Notes
While often negative, it can sometimes be used neutrally to describe something that requires effort. The more informal 面倒くさい has a stronger negative connotation.