“To take pains” in Japanese
Short answer
To take pains in Japanese is “骨折る” (honeoru). Full meaning: to exert oneself greatly, to take pains.
Other ways to say “To take pains” in Japanese
丹精を込める
tanseiwokomeru to take pains (doing something), to take great care
手間をかける
temawokakeru to take pains, to take time for someone, to do work for someone, to go to trouble for someone
ほねおる
honeoru to exert oneself greatly, to take pains
骨を折る
honewooru to make efforts, to take pains; to break a bone
骨折っ
honeo to exert oneself greatly, to take pains
骨折ッ
honeo to exert oneself greatly, to take pains
ほねおっ
honeo to exert oneself greatly, to take pains
ほねおッ
honeo to exert oneself greatly, to take pains
骨折ろ
honeoro to exert oneself greatly, to take pains
骨折れ
honeore to exert oneself greatly, to take pains
骨折ん
honeon to exert oneself greatly, to take pains
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