N2
おっくう (okkū)
億劫
bothersome, troublesome (feeling reluctant to do something)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes a feeling of reluctance or the mental burden of starting something, often due to perceived difficulty or lack of motivation. 日本語では、何かをするのが面倒だと感じるときに使われます。
📝 Example Sentences
寒い日は、外に出るのが億劫になる。
On cold days, it feels too troublesome to go outside.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "億劫"!
洗濯物をたたむのが_______で、ついつい後回しにしてしまう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 洗濯物をたたむのを面倒だと感じる状況を表すため、「億劫」が適切です。
English: To express feeling reluctant or bothered by folding laundry, '億劫' (okkū) is appropriate.
English: To express feeling reluctant or bothered by folding laundry, '億劫' (okkū) is appropriate.
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