手一杯 (ていっぱい) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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na-adjective, noun
having one's hands full; at the limit; fully occupied
Describes a state where one is completely busy or has no capacity to take on more work or tasks. Often used with で to indicate the reason.
杯
の
状
態
な
の
で
、
新
しい
プロジェクト
は
引
き
受
け
られ
ませ
ん
。
I'm at my limit right now, so I can't take on any new projects.