仕事中
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
at work; working; in the middle of work
Describes the state of being engaged in work, often used with に or as a no-adjective. Common in phrases like 仕事中に (while working) or 仕事中です (I'm working).
I got a phone call while I was working.
I'm working right now, so I'll call you back later.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉は仕事中だsomeone is at work/working right now
My father is at work right now, so he can't answer the phone.
- 仕事中に〈事〉while working, ~ happens
I got an urgent phone call while I was working.
- 仕事中は〈動詞〉ないnot do something while at work
I try not to look at my phone while I'm working.