手のかかる（てのかかる）

JLPT N1 · noun

Meaning: requiring much effort

Example sentences

• 手のかかる作業を丁寧にこなす。 — He carefully carries out the laborious task.
• 手のかかる子ほどかわいい。 — The more trouble a child gives you, the more adorable they are.

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