Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 厄介(やっかい) in Japanese

厄介
JLPT 3
Kana Reading
やっかい
Romaji
yakkai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    trouble; burden; nuisance; bother; worry
    Example sentence
    厄介な It's a difficult matter.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    care; dependence; support; kindness; obligation; staying (with a person)
    Example sentence
    厄介になるじゃないかな I am afraid I'll be a burden to you.

Examples of 厄介, やっかい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

4 strokes

unlucky, misfortune, bad luck, disaster

On'Yomi: ヤク

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JLPT 2

4 strokes

jammed in, shellfish, mediate, concern oneself with

On'Yomi: カイ

Kun'Yomi:

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