Lingaku- lit. viewing the sky with a basin on one's head; it is hard to get a clear view of the sky while carrying a platter on one's head
- fig. it is hard to get on in one's career while encumbered by family obligations
- one can't perform a major task while bothered by other duties
Generated: This expression conveys the difficulty of achieving professional success when one is weighed down by personal responsibilities and family commitments.
He is always unable to focus on work because of family matters.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes that it is challenging to undertake important projects or responsibilities when one is preoccupied with lesser or conflicting obligations.
If you have other things on your mind, it's hard to complete this project.