多忙
Meanings
1
noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
very busy; busyness
Describes a state of being extremely busy, often with many tasks or engagements. Used as a noun, na-adjective, or no-adjective.
He leads a very busy daily life.
I am late in replying due to being very busy.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉は多忙を極めるto be swamped with work; to be extremely busy
The president is extremely busy every day.
- 多忙な日々を送るto lead a busy life; to spend one's days busily
I'm leading a busy life as a new employee.
- 多忙を理由に〈動詞〉to cite being busy as a reason for (doing something, e.g. declining)
He cited his busy schedule as the reason for missing the meeting.
- 多忙のため〈事〉due to being busy, ...
Due to being so busy, my reply was delayed.
Expressions
- ご多忙中sorry to bother you when you're so busy