忙しい | Japanese meaning

しい【いそがしい】

adjective (keiyoushi)

busy; occupied; hectic
restless; hurried; fidgety

Other forms

がしい【いそがしい】

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busy; occupied; hectic

This meaning refers to being engaged in multiple tasks or activities, often leading to a lack of available time. It describes a state where one is actively involved in work or responsibilities.

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I was so busy today that I didn't have time to eat lunch.

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He is busy with work and will come home late.

restless; hurried; fidgety

This meaning conveys a sense of unease or agitation that can occur when someone is unable to be still or calm due to nervousness or impatience.

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While waiting, she was fidgeting with her hands.

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He is restless because he wants to finish quickly.

Generated collocations (experimental)

busy workhectic daysbusy periodbusy lifestylebusy personat busy timescan't help being busyduring a busy intervaleven though (I am) busybusy schedule

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

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1. 、、。。

Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.

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2. 、、。。

Being too busy with work is a problem, but then so is having too much free time.

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3. 。。

I'm busy getting ready for tomorrow.

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4. 、、、、。。

There's someone I'm in (unrequited) love with, but that person is busy now and I don't get replies to my emails.

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5. 。。

I'll be busy next week.

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6. 。。

I'll be very busy next month.

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7. 。。

The point is that the mothers are too busy.

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8. 。。

I'm frantic!

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9. 。。、、。。

I'm engaged tomorrow, so I've arranged for someone else to take my place.

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10. 、、。。

If he should be busy, help him.

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11. 、、。。

If he should call, tell him I am busy.

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12. 。。

I have had such a busy morning.

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13. 。。

I'm busy preparing for the trip.

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14. 。。

I'm busy.

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15. 、、。。

I was too busy to write you.

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16. 、、。。

If you're busy, I'll help you.

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17. 。。

Why don't you go fishing with us this weekend if you aren't busy?

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18. 。。

Please come around someday when you aren't busy.

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19. 。。

I'm too busy to have time to enjoy myself.

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20. きごう？

Are you too busy to drop me a line?

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しい【いそがしい】

adjective (keiyoushi)

busy; occupied; hectic
restless; hurried; fidgety

Other forms

がしい【いそがしい】

Generated definitions (experimental)

busy; occupied; hectic

This meaning refers to being engaged in multiple tasks or activities, often leading to a lack of available time. It describes a state where one is actively involved in work or responsibilities.