JLPT N5Words

いそがしい

Meaning
用事が多くて休む時間がない様子
Explanation
「いそがしい」describes a state with so many errands or tasks that there is no time to rest. Unlike「楽しい」(fun) or「ゆっくり」「のんびり」(relaxed), it expresses a hurried feeling with no free time. Example:「きょうは仕事がいそがしいです」(Work is busy today).
Original Japanese explanation

「いそがしい」は、する用事や仕事が多くて休む時間がないようすです。「楽しい」や「ゆっくり」「のんびり」とはちがい、ひまがなくてあわただしい気もちを表します。例:きょうは仕事がいそがしいです。

Quick check

Choose the most appropriate meaning of「いそがしい」.

Tap the answer you think is right.

Practice this in the app

Sullivan Japanese grades your reading, writing, listening and speaking with AI and always serves the right question for your level. Free every day.

All JLPT N5 words