The time and effort required for something; the trouble and labor involved in doing a task.
この料理は手間暇がかかるが、とてもおいしい。
This dish takes a lot of time and effort, but it is very delicious.
手間暇を惜しまず丁寧に仕上げる。
Finish it carefully without sparing time and effort.
中古品の修理には相当な手間暇が必要だ。
Repairing secondhand items requires considerable time and effort.
手間暇をかけた分だけ品質が良くなる。
The more time and effort you put in, the better the quality becomes.