How to Say ‘All I ever do is cause trouble...’ in Japanese
結局迷惑ばっかりかけて…
けっきょくめいわくばっかりかけて…
💬 Usage Tip: Combining these expressions creates an apology for recurring inconvenience.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Expressing regret for causing trouble is a common apologetic response in Japan.
Phrase Breakdown
結局
迷惑ばっかり
かけて
Word-by-Word Breakdown
結局けっきょく
[kekkyoku]
after all
In the end; ultimately.
結局私は迷惑ばっかりかけてしまいました。
After all, I've ended up causing trouble.
迷惑めいわく
[meiwaku]
trouble
A situation causing inconvenience or annoyance.
結局、彼に迷惑ばっかりかけた。
After all, I caused him only trouble.
ばっかりばっかり
[bakkari]
nothing but
Used to emphasize that someone or something is limited to the specified condition.
彼は迷惑ばっかりでした。
He was nothing but trouble.
かけかけ
[kake]
cause
To bring about or provoke.
迷惑をかけて申し訳ない。
I apologize for causing trouble.
てて
[te]
-
Japanese particle used with verbs.
手紙を書いてください。
Please write a letter.
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