No. 3,295 in Japanese
忙し
The Japanese word "忙し" (isogashi) means "busy."
In a sentence
私は仕事で忙しいです。
I am busy with work.
The word '忙しい' is used as an adjective to describe the state of being busy.
忙しい中、彼は時間を割いてくれました。
Despite being busy, he made time for me.
'忙しい' is used in the phrase '忙しい中' to express being in a busy situation.
彼女は忙しすぎて趣味を楽しむ時間がありません。
She is too busy to enjoy her hobbies.
'忙しすぎて' combines '忙しい' with 'すぎて' to indicate an excessive state of being busy.
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