This is the 707th most frequent Japanese word.
めん
The Japanese word "めん" (men) can mean "noodles," "surface," or "aspect," depending on the context.
Here, "めん" is used as a noun referring to noodles, a common component in dishes like 'ramen'.
このラーメンはとてもおいしいです。
This ramen is very delicious.
In this context, "めん" appears within "めんどう" (troublesome), which describes something inconvenient or cumbersome.
めんどうな仕事を片付けるのは大変だ。
Handling tedious tasks is challenging.
Here, "めん" is used to mean 'aspect' or 'side' when considering parts of a person's character or situation.