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慌ただしい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 慌ただしい | 慌ただしくない |
| Polite | 慌ただしいです | 慌ただしくないですalso 慌ただしくありません |
| Past polite | 慌ただしかったです | 慌ただしくなかったですalso 慌ただしくありませんでした |
| Past | 慌ただしかった | 慌ただしくなかった |
| Te-form | 慌ただしくて | 慌ただしくなくて |
| Adverbial | 慌ただしく | |
| Conditional | 慌ただしければ | 慌ただしくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 慌ただしかったら | 慌ただしくなかったら |
Meanings
1
Describes a state of being very busy, hurried, or rushed, often with a sense of fluster or lack of calm. Commonly used for schedules, daily life, or atmospheres.
The end of the year is always hectic.
The phone rang during the rushed morning hours.
2
Less common nuance focusing on the speed or suddenness of an action or change, often implying a lack of calm preparation. Can overlap with sense 1 but emphasizes swiftness over busyness.
Rapid footsteps approached.
He hurriedly left the room.
Usage patterns
- 慌ただしい〈時〉a hectic/busy period of time
The end of the year is a hectic time.
- 慌ただしく〈動詞〉to do something in a hurried, flustered way
He hastily packed his things and left.
- 〈場所〉が慌ただしいa place is bustling and hectic
The station is always hectic in the morning.