手間
てま
tema
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 44 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
手間 (てま (tema)) means "Time". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Time
Also : Labor · Effort
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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.
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.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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