Japanese

迷惑

めいわく
Meaning: trouble; bother; nuisance
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

迷
惑

Example sentences

You must not cause trouble to the neighbors.
親切のつもりが、かえって迷惑になった。
I meant to be kind, but it actually caused trouble.
他人の迷惑を考えない不届きな輩がいる。
There are people who cause trouble for others without thinking.
彼は周りの迷惑も考えず、好き勝手に振る舞っている。
He is acting just as he pleases, without any regard for those around him.
彼の身勝手な行動は周囲に迷惑をかけた。
His selfish behavior caused trouble for those around him.
彼の軽率な行動が、チーム全体に多大な迷惑をかけた。
His rash actions caused a great deal of trouble for the entire team.
他人に迷惑をかけることなかれ。
Do not cause trouble for others.
彼は酔って暴を働き、周囲に迷惑をかけた。
He got drunk and acted recklessly, causing trouble for those around him.
私共の不手際でご迷惑をおかけしました。
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by our negligence.
ネット上では、迷惑な行為を繰り返す人を害人と呼ぶことがある。
On the internet, people who repeatedly engage in annoying behavior are sometimes called 'harmful people' (gaijin).

Usage Notes

Used when an action causes disadvantage or discomfort to others. It can be a noun, a na-adjective, or a suru-verb.

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