Japanese word

多忙

Pronunciation

Romajitabō

Meaning

  • na-adjectivebusy

Example

最近は多忙です。sai kin wa ta bō de su

I have been busy lately.

Illustration for 多忙 (busy)

More examples

多忙な時期でも、毎朝の運動を続けています。ta bō na ji ki de mo mai asa no un dō o tsuzu ke te i ma su

Even during busy periods, I continue to exercise every morning.

Core concept

Refers to being occupied by a large number of responsibilities, leaving little room for free time.

Common phrases

  • 多忙な中ta bō na naka

    amid a busy schedule

  • 多忙な時期ta bō na ji ki

    a busy period

  • 多忙な日々ta bō na hi bi

    busy days

Similar words

繁忙hanbō: Describes a work period marked by many tasks, demands, and ongoing activity.
大忙しōisogashi: Describes a condition in which many tasks require attention at once.

Definition in Japanese

するべき仕事や用事が多く、時間に余裕がないさま。su ru be ki shi goto ya yō ji ga ō ku ji kan ni yo yū ga na i sa ma

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 多忙 (tabō) consists of 多 (ta, "many") and 忙 (bō, "busy"), whose combination means being very occupied.

Usage tips

  • The adjective 多忙 (tabō) gives writing a more formal tone than the everyday adjective 忙しい (isogashii), especially in descriptions of work or schedules.

Other meanings

  • busynessnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 多忙さtabōsabusynessnoun

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