手間
てま
tema
nounVocabularyLevel 44 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
手間 (てま (tema)) means "time". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
time
Also : labor · labour · effort
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Meaning ·
The word 手間 (てま) means 'time'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of time.
Example Sentences
私は手間が好きです。
わたしはてまがすきです。
I like time.
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.
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