手間
てま
tema
VocabularyLevel 44 - JLPT N3

Meaning

effort

labor

Signification

effort

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 手間 (てま) means 'time'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of time.

Example Sentences

この作業はとても手間がかかる。

このさぎょうはとてもてまがかかる。

This work takes a lot of effort.

Ce travail demande beaucoup d'efforts.

手間をかけた料理はおいしい。

てまをかけたりょうりはおいしい。

Food prepared with a lot of effort is delicious.

La nourriture préparée avec beaucoup d'efforts est délicieuse.

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