手がかかる (てがかかる) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, godan verb (-ru)
be a handful; require a lot of care; be demanding
idiomatic expression
Describes a person, task, or thing that demands considerable time, effort, or attention. Often used for children, pets, or complicated work.
思
っ
た
より
手
が
かかる
。
This job is more demanding than I thought.