迷惑
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Base noun form. Used to describe inconvenience or nuisance caused to others. Often appears in phrases like 『迷惑をかける』 (meiwaku o kakeru, 'to cause trouble').
Theme
In a quiet café, User and their friend Aiko are talking about a noisy neighbor who has been causing issues.
迷惑
めいわく
trouble, bother, annoyance
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine someone causing a 'mei-waku' (迷惑) by making a mess — it sounds like 'mei' (may) and 'waku' (walk) all over your plans, causing trouble! 'May walk' → 迷惑 (meiwaku, 'trouble').
Cultural Note
In Japan, avoiding 『迷惑』 (meiwaku, 'trouble') is a key social value. People often apologize with 『ご迷惑をおかけしました』 (gomeiwaku o okake shimashita, 'I caused you trouble') to show respect and maintain harmony.
Forms
Base: 迷惑Base noun form. Used to describe inconvenience or nuisance caused to others. Often appears in phrases like 『迷惑をかける』 (meiwaku o kakeru, 'to cause trouble').