N2
もてあます (moteamasu)
もてあます
to have too much of; to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to be burdened with
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Expresses a feeling of having more of something (time, power, energy, a problematic child, etc.) than one can manage or deal with effectively, leading to difficulty or being at a loss.
📝 Example Sentences
長い休みを持て余して、何をすればいいかわからない。
I have too much free time during the long vacation and don't know what to do.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "もてあます"!
やんちゃな子供の扱いに、親はいつも_______いる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「もてあます」は、手におえない、どう扱っていいか困るという状況で使われます。
English: Moteamasu is used in situations where one is at a loss or burdened by something unmanageable.
English: Moteamasu is used in situations where one is at a loss or burdened by something unmanageable.
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