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JLPT N3

Edit dc

Meaning

with effort
I took the trouble to go and see him, but he wasn't there

Edit dc

Phrases

I took the effort to go and see my friend, but he wasn't there

Edit #1068 Amatuka

I worked hard to get into a good college, so I intend to study hard

Edit #1069 Amatuka

It's impolite not to eat food which someone has taken the trouble of preparing for you. (from An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese)

Edit #6201 euphoriafish

I took the effort to write a letter to her and forgot to send it.

Edit #7008 hua