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εΏ
Busy, Occupied
γγγ-γγ (isoga-shii), γγ-γγ (sewa-shii)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji εΏ is one of the most frequently used adjectives in Japanese. Interestingly, it combines the 'heart' radical with 'death,' suggesting that being too busy leaves no time for peace of mind.
Memory Trick
Imagine RUNNING from one meeting to another all day with NO TIME TO REST. That's what being BUSY feels like.
Readings
Onyomi: γγ¦ (bou)
Kunyomi: γγγ-γγ (isoga-shii), γγ-γγ (sewa-shii)
Example Words
εΏγγ
γγγγγ (isogashii)
Busy
ε€εΏ
γγΌγ (tabou)
Very busy
εΏγγ
γγγγγ (isogashisa)
Busyness
εΏγγγͺγ
γγγγγγͺγ (isogashiku naru)
To become busy
Example Sentence
δ»ζ₯γ― γ¨γ¦γ εΏγγγ§γγ
γγγγ― γ¨γ¦γ γγγγγγ§γγ
kyou wa totemo isogashii desu
I'm very busy today.