Meaning
To be unable to focus on a task due to worry or distraction.
Cultural Background
It is common to use this phrase to show you are a diligent worker who is currently overwhelmed. Similar concepts of 'mental focus' exist in Chinese culture, often using the concept of 'heart' (xin) instead of 'hand'.
Use it with 'ga'
Always use the particle 'ga' for the task you cannot do.
Meaning
To be unable to focus on a task due to worry or distraction.
Use it with 'ga'
Always use the particle 'ga' for the task you cannot do.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct particle.
心配で、仕事が手___つきません。
The idiom is 'te ni tsukanai'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural sentence.
This is the standard idiomatic form.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercises心配で、仕事が手___つきません。
The idiom is 'te ni tsukanai'.
Choose the most natural sentence.
This is the standard idiomatic form.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it applies to any task requiring focus.
Related Phrases
心ここにあらず
synonymAbsent-minded
集中する
contrastTo focus
