VocabJLPT N2
trouble
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. trouble
  2. 2. difficulty
  3. 3. failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.)
  4. 4. (medical) condition
This loanword from English refers to a problem, trouble, or conflict that causes difficulty or inconvenience. It is widely used in everyday speech to describe disputes, complications, or unexpected issues in various situations.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The longer you wait to communicate, the worse the trouble gets.

Sentence 2

Seriously, you're all making way too big a deal out of such a small issue!

Sentence 3

I don't know why, but every time I count on him, something goes wrong.

Sentence 4

The construction noise next door is keeping me up — it's been a low-key ongoing problem.

Sentence 5

What on earth caused all this trouble in the first place?