気忙しい
きぜわしい
i-adjective
restless; fidgety; bustling; flustered
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 気忙しい | 気忙しくない |
| Past | 気忙しかった | 気忙しくなかった |
| て form | 気忙しくて | 気忙しくなくて |
| Adverbial | 気忙しく | — |
| Conditional ば | 気忙しければ | 気忙しくなければ |
| Conditional たら | 気忙しかったら | 気忙しくなかったら |
1.
restless; fidgety; bustling; unable to settle down
Describes a state of being unable to relax, constantly feeling rushed or agitated. Can describe either a person's temperament or a hectic atmosphere.
Usage
気忙しい describes an internal feeling of restlessness rather than simply being busy. A person who is 気忙しい may not actually have a lot to do, but feels rushed and unsettled.
Common collocations
Similar words
忙しい simply means "busy" with tasks, while 気忙しい emphasizes the psychological state of being unable to calm down. 慌ただしい describes a situation that is hurried and chaotic.