JLPT N2 • IDIOMS

手を焼く

Lately, my child is going through a rebellious phase, and as a parent, I'm really having a hard time.

❓ Practice Question

最近、うちの子供は反抗期で、親として本当に ___ 。
🎉 Explanation

最近、うちの子供は反抗期で、親として本当に ___ 。

English Explanation

'手を焼く' (te o yaku) means to have a hard time with someone or something, to be at a loss as to how to handle them.

日本語解説

「手を焼く」とは、扱いにくくて、どうしていいか困ってしまうことを意味する慣用句です。

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