ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be preoccupied with; be too busy with; be absorbed in
Describes being so occupied or absorbed in one thing that other things are neglected. Often used with に to mark the absorbing activity.
仕事にかまけて、家族との時間が取れない。
I'm so preoccupied with work that I can't make time for my family.
彼は趣味にかまけて勉強を怠っている。
He is so absorbed in his hobby that he's neglecting his studies.