面倒
めんどう
mendou
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

面倒 (めんどう (mendou)) means "Troublesome". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Troublesome

Also : Annoying · Bothersome · Difficult · Tedious

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Example Sentences

申し込みの手続きは面倒だ。

もうしこみのてつづきはめんどうだ。

The application process is troublesome.

面倒ですが、もう一度確認していただけますか？

めんどうですが、もういちどかくにんしていただけますか？

It's troublesome, but could you confirm once more?

Kanji in this word

面
Face
Kunおも、おもて、つら
Onめん、べん
JLPT N3
倒
Fall
Kunたお.れる、だお.れ、たお.す
Onとう
JLPT N3

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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