also: おくこう · おっこう
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
Describes a feeling of reluctance or finding something too much effort to do; often used when one feels lazy or unmotivated. Common in everyday speech.
今日は億劫で、何もしたくない。
I feel too lazy today and don't want to do anything.
Cleaning is such a bother that I end up putting it off.
I can't be bothered to go outside.
As you get older, going out becomes a hassle.
He finds cleaning to be a chore.
Common kana spelling, especially in casual writing or when the kanji are considered difficult.
Historical reading; rarely used in modern Japanese.
Obsolete kana usage; not used in contemporary Japanese.