せわしい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | せわしい | せわしくない |
| Polite | せわしいです | せわしくないですalso せわしくありません |
| Past polite | せわしかったです | せわしくなかったですalso せわしくありませんでした |
| Past | せわしかった | せわしくなかった |
| Te-form | せわしくて | せわしくなくて |
| Adverbial | せわしく | |
| Conditional | せわしければ | せわしくなければ |
| Tara conditional | せわしかったら | せわしくなかったら |
Describes a state of being constantly occupied or rushed, often with a sense of restlessness. More intense and hurried than いそがしい.
The year-end brings a string of hectic days.
I'm tired of the frantic city life.
Often describes a person's restless or fidgety state, or an atmosphere of hurriedness. Can imply a lack of calm.
He was pacing restlessly around the room.
Speak in a hurried tone.