How to say 'Trouble' in Japanese | トラブル

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The Japanese word for Trouble is 'Toraburu', written as トラブル in Japanese.

word

トラブル

Meaning

Trouble

Reading

Toraburu

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'トラブル (とらぶる)' is a loanword derived from the English word 'trouble'. It refers to problems, difficulties, or conflicts that arise in various situations. This word is commonly used in contexts such as technical issues, interpersonal conflicts, or unexpected complications. For example: I had trouble with my computer「パソコンでトラブルがあった」(ぱそこんでとらぶるがあった). They are having relationship troubles「彼らは恋愛トラブルを抱えている」(かれらはれんあいとらぶるをかかえている). Note that 'トラブル' is often used in formal and informal settings alike, and it carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation depending on the context.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

3368

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word トラブル

This word contains 4 Katakana characters :

katakana

ト

Reading

katakana

ラ

Reading

katakana

ブ

Reading

katakana

ル

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'Toraburu' means 'Trouble' .

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