面倒 (めんどう, mendou) Japanese meaning: troublesome | Kotomoraだ
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Cooking every day is a hassle.
The procedure is such a bother that I haven't started yet.
Usage patterns
面倒な〈事〉a troublesome/bothersome ~
There are so many troublesome procedures that it's exhausting.
面倒を起こすto cause trouble
He always causes trouble when he drinks.
〈事〉が面倒だ~ is a hassle/bothersome
Getting ready to move is such a hassle.
面倒に感じるto feel that something is a bother
I sometimes feel that daily housework is a bother.
Expressions
面倒がらずwithout getting annoyed; without being bothered; diligently
面倒 is a broad word for something bothersome or a nuisance, whereas 手がかかる focuses on the ongoing effort needed to look after someone or something.
面倒 highlights that something is a bothersome hassle, whereas ややこしい stresses that it's tangled and hard to follow.
面倒 is a casual word focusing on the hassle or bother of a task, while 煩雑 is more formal and emphasizes that a procedure is overly complicated.
面倒 describes something as bothersome or annoying in general, whereas 手数 specifically names the extra steps or effort someone has to expend.
面倒 highlights the annoyance or hassle of dealing with something, whereas 骨が折れる focuses on the sheer effort a task takes.
面倒 highlights that something is bothersome or a hassle to deal with, while しんどい adds a sense of physical or mental drain on top of the hassle.
feel something is too much trouble; begrudge doing; find bothersome
