🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

面倒

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mendō

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mendō/mɛnˈdoʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"それは面倒です。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Describing something that is troublesome or requires a lot of effort.

    "It's a bit mendō to organize all the paperwork for the project."
  2. 2

    Referring to a situation that is inconvenient or bothersome.

    "I find it mendō to have to explain the same thing repeatedly."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Mendō' originates from Japanese, where it refers to the concept of care or maintenance, particularly in relation to relationships or personal well-being. It has evolved in usage to encompass broader meanings in various cultural contexts, often implying the act of nurturing or tending to something with attention and care.

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