手てのかかる

expression, noun-modifying (irregular)

troublesome; demanding; laborious

Describes a person, task, or thing that requires a lot of care, effort, or attention; often implies a burden on the one dealing with it. Used prenominally (before a noun).

See also: 手がかかる

• 手てのかかる子こ供どもほどかわいいと言いう人ひともいる。

  Some people say that the more demanding a child is, the cuter they are.

• これは手てのかかる料りょう理りだから、時じ間かんに余よ裕ゆうがあるときに作つくろう。

  This is a laborious dish, so let's make it when we have plenty of time.