A1 Idiom Neutral

目が回る

me ga mawaru

Feel dizzy / Be very busy

Meaning

To feel dizzy or to be extremely busy.

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Cultural Background

Work culture often values showing effort, so saying you are 'dizzy' from work is a common way to signal hard work. Physical metaphors for mental states are universal, but the specific body part varies.

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Use with Hodo

Always add 'hodo' to emphasize how busy you are.

Meaning

To feel dizzy or to be extremely busy.

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Use with Hodo

Always add 'hodo' to emphasize how busy you are.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

今週は仕事で______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 目が回るほど

Using 'hodo' adds the necessary degree of intensity.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A2

今週は仕事で______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 目が回るほど

Using 'hodo' adds the necessary degree of intensity.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use '頭が痛い' for headaches.

Related Phrases

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忙しい

synonym

Busy

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てんてこ舞い

similar

Running around in circles

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