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VocabJLPT N4
busy
い-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. busy
  2. 2. occupied
  3. 3. restless
This i-adjective means "busy" or "occupied," describing a person who has a lot to do and little free time. It is one of the most commonly used adjectives in everyday Japanese conversation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'm sorry, I'm a little busy today — I'll come back later.

Sentence 2

I'm busy today, but I can see you for a bit.

Sentence 3

I can't reply right now — I'm busy, I'll get back to you later.

Sentence 4

A: You busy right now? B: I've got a few minutes.

Sentence 5

A: You came even though you're busy? B: Yeah, just for a little while.