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厄介

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 厄介

っかい
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #2338
1

trouble; burden; nuisance; bother; worry

Examples
そんなことをするとやっかいなことを招くことになる。
To do so is asking for trouble.
2

care; dependence; support; kindness; obligation; staying (with a person)

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 2123
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

unlucky
misfortune
bad luck
disaster

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヤク
4 strokes
Frequency: 617
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

jammed in
shellfish
mediate
concern oneself with

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
すけ
ゆき
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