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面倒くさい

面倒臭い

Readings

Kana: めんどくさい、めんどうくさい
Romaji: mendokusai, mendoukusai
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

bothersome; tiresome; bother to do

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: メン、 ベン、 おも、 おもて、 つら
Meanings: mask, face, features, surface
Readings: トウ、 たお.れる、 -だお.れ、 たお.す、 さかさま、 さかさ、 さかしま
Meanings: overthrow, fall, collapse, drop, break down
Readings: シュウ、 くさ.い、 -くさ.い、 にお.う、 にお.い
Meanings: stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor, fragrance, be fragrant, stink, glow, be bright

Example Sentence

しかし部屋(へや)整頓(せいとん)するのは面倒(めんどう)くさいし。
➥However it's a pain putting the room in order.
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