English–Japanese
“busy” in Japanese
How to say “busy” in Japanese
“Busy” in Japanese is 忙しい (isogashii).
Describes a person whose time is filled with tasks, leaving little room for other activities.
Example sentences with 忙しい
今日は宿題で忙しいです。kyō wa shuku dai de isoga shi i de su
I am busy with homework today.
忙しい日でも、朝ご飯は必ず食べます。isoga shi i hi de mo asa go han wa kanara zu ta be ma su
Even on busy days, I always eat breakfast.
Tips for using 忙しい
- In beginner conversation, 忙しい (isogashii) often answers a question about availability, while English busy also describes places with a lot of activity.
Other Japanese words for “busy”
最近は多忙です。sai kin wa ta bō de su
I have been busy lately.