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“hectic” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiawatadashii

Example

朝の支度は慌ただしいです。asa no shi taku wa awa ta da shi i de su

Getting ready in the morning is hectic.

Illustration for 慌ただしい (hectic)

How to say “hectic” in Japanese

“Hectic” in Japanese is 慌ただしい (awatadashii).

慌ただしい (awatadashii) describes a flow of activity that moves quickly and leaves little room for calm or orderly attention.

Full entry for 慌ただしい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 慌ただしい

年末になると、街全体が慌ただしくなります。nen matsu ni na ru to machi zen tai ga awa ta da shi ku na ri ma su

As the year comes to an end, the whole city becomes hectic.

Tips for using 慌ただしい

  • In natural English, hectic commonly describes a morning, schedule, or period rather than a person, and it suggests rushed activity caused by many things happening at once.

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