Japanese Word · Intermediate
天手古舞い
busy activity, a bustle
Pronunciation: [tẽ̞nte̞ko̞ma̠i]
Meaning
busy activity, a bustle
Example
憲法が変わって 民法も刑法もこの国の仕組みも何もかも作り直し。どこもかしこも てんてこまいだろ。
The constitution is going to change, and the civil code and criminal code; the entire structure of the nation is being rebuilt. It's going to utter chaos everywhere, no?
Practice tips
- Practice 天手古舞い out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.