苦く労ろうをかける

expression, ichidan verb

cause trouble; burden someone

Used when one's actions or situation cause worry, hardship, or extra work for someone else. Often used in apologies or expressions of gratitude.

• ご迷めい惑わくをおかけして、苦く労ろうをかけてすみません。

  I'm sorry for causing you trouble and worry.

• 両りょう親しんに苦く労ろうをかけたくない。

  I don't want to burden my parents.