あわただしい(あわただしい)
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 5
Meaning: busy/hectic
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | あわただしくて | あわただしくて |
| ta-form (past) | あわただしかった | あわただしかった |
| nai-form (negative) | あわただしくない | あわただしくない |
Example sentences
- 年末はあわただしい日が続く。 — The days grow hectic as the year comes to a close.
- あわただしく出かける。 — I rush out of the house in a hurry.
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See it used in real works
- Example sentences from Japanese novels & web fiction (Massif)
- Hear “あわただしい” pronounced in real videos (YouGlish)