This is the 8486th most frequent Japanese word.
手数
"手数" (てすう) means "trouble," "effort," or "hassle" in English.
In this sentence, "手数" (tesū) refers to the effort or trouble required to complete a task, emphasizing the inconvenience caused.
手数をかけさせてしまい、申し訳ありません。
I apologize for causing you trouble.
Here, "手数" is used to denote the steps or efforts involved in a process, focusing on finding a solution.
手数を減らす方法を見つけたいと思います。
I would like to find a way to reduce the effort involved.
The term "手数" in this context relates to the number of actions or the complexity of a procedure, aiming for simplification.