厄介 — meaning in English
yakkai
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English meaning
- inconvenience noun A problem or difficulty that causes trouble or discomfort.
- inconvenient adj Causing difficulty, trouble, or discomfort; not suitable for one's needs.
- mean verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
- plague noun A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
- trouble noun A difficult, worrying, or dangerous situation or problem.
- troublesome adj Causing repeated difficulty, worry, or annoyance.
Senses
厄介 is used for these senses in English:
- inconvenience Something that is not convenient, something that bothers.
- inconvenient not convenient
- mean Powerful; fierce; strong.
- plague (figurative) A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.
- trouble Efforts taken or expended, typically beyond the normal required.
- troublesome Causing trouble or anxiety.
inconvenience — full definition
- noun A problem or difficulty that causes trouble or discomfort.
- verb To cause trouble, delay, or discomfort for someone.