Signification
To struggle with a difficult person or situation.
Contexte culturel
Japanese society values patience. Using this phrase is a way to express that you are being patient despite the difficulty. In Western cultures, 'having your hands full' is often used to excuse yourself from additional work.
Use with 'ni'
Always remember to use the particle 'ni' to point to the person or thing causing the trouble.
Signification
To struggle with a difficult person or situation.
Use with 'ni'
Always remember to use the particle 'ni' to point to the person or thing causing the trouble.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct particle.
彼は新しい部下___手を焼いている。
The target of the struggle is marked with 'ni'.
🎉 Score : /1
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercices彼は新しい部下___手を焼いている。
The target of the struggle is marked with 'ni'.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, but be careful. It implies your boss is difficult to manage.
Expressions liées
手こずる
synonymTo have a hard time
お手上げ
similarTo give up
