厄介(やっかい)

やっかい
na-adjective
troublesome, burdensome
descriptive
1. troublesome, burdensome, annoying
Describes something or someone that causes difficulty, inconvenience, or requires extra effort to deal with.
厄介(やっかい)な問題(もんだい)が起(お)きた。
A troublesome problem has arisen.
この虫(むし)は厄介(やっかい)で駆除(くじょ)が難(むずか)しい。
This insect is troublesome and difficult to exterminate.
厄介(やっかい)になってすみません。
I'm sorry to be a burden.
厄介(やっかい)になる = to be a burden/nuisance to someone

Usage: 厄介(やっかい) describes situations, problems, or people that are difficult to handle or cause inconvenience. It has a slightly negative nuance.

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Compare: 一筋縄(ひとすじなわ) (ordinary means)
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