synonym Comparative
複雑
VS
わずらわしい
Differences Between "複雑" and "わずらわしい"
Option A
複雑
Meaning
complicated, complex
Reading
ふくざつ (fukuzatsu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
この説明書は複雑で分かりにくいです。
This instruction manual is complicated and hard to understand.
Option B
わずらわしい
Meaning
troublesome, annoying, bothersome, complicated
Reading
わずらわしい (wazurawashii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
手続きが複雑で、本当にわずらわしい。
The procedures are complicated and truly bothersome.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(complicated, complex)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 複雑: A な-adjective. Describes things that are intricate, difficult to understand, or not straightforward. Opposite of 簡単 (kantan).
- わずらわしい: Describes something that causes trouble, takes too much effort, or is bothersome due to its complexity or inconvenience. Often evokes a feeling of irritation.
- 複雑: A な-adjective. Describes things that are intricate, difficult to understand, or not straightforward. Opposite of 簡単 (kantan).
- わずらわしい: Describes something that causes trouble, takes too much effort, or is bothersome due to its complexity or inconvenience. Often evokes a feeling of irritation.
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