厄介 (Yakkai) is a Japanese na-adjective meaning “trouble, burden, nuisance, bother”.
Meanings
- na-adjective, nountrouble; burden; nuisance; bother; worry
- na-adjective, nouncare; dependence; support; kindness; obligation; staying (with a person)
Examples
厄介な事だ。
It's a difficult matter.
厄介なのは最初の一歩だ。
It is the first step which is troublesome.
たいして厄介ではなかった。
We didn't have much trouble.
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