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手間取る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手間取る.
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1
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
Examples
「おはようございます。今日は遅かったですね」「うん。ちょっと手間取っちゃって」
"Good morning. You're a bit late today, aren't you?" "Yes, I ran into a bit of trouble."
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