N2
てまひま (temahima)
手間隙
time and effort
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A compound noun combining '手間' (effort, trouble) and '暇' (time). Refers to the time and effort required to do something. Often used when a task takes considerable time and effort. 何かを行うのにかかる時間と労力の両方を指す複合語です。特に、時間も労力もかなり必要とされる場合に用いられます。
📝 Example Sentences
この料理は手間隙がかかるが、その分美味しい。
This dish takes a lot of time and effort, but it's delicious because of that.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "手間隙"!
手作りの味噌は、_______がかかるが、深い味わいがある。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 味噌作りには時間と労力がかかるため、「手間隙」が適切です。
English: 「手間隙」 (temahima) is appropriate because making miso requires both time and effort.
English: 「手間隙」 (temahima) is appropriate because making miso requires both time and effort.
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