忙
Kanji · N2
忙 / busy
Kanji for busy, occupied, or restless.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ボウ、モウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | いそが.しい、せわ.しい、おそ.れる、うれえるさま | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
忙 carries the meaning busy, occupied, or restless.
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Common compounds with 忙
煩忙はんぼうbusy / high-stress / hectic
忙しいいそがしいbusy / occupied / hectic
多忙たぼうbeing very busy / busyness
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