N1
きゅうきゅう (kyūkyū)
汲々
to be engrossed in, to be absorbed in, to be intent on (often with a nuance of being overly focused on trivial matters or personal gain)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes being excessively preoccupied or absorbed in something, often implying a narrow focus on one's own affairs or trivial matters, sometimes with a negative connotation of selfishness or lack of broader perspective.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は自分の利益ばかりに汲々として、周りが見えていない。
He is so engrossed in his own profits that he can't see the bigger picture.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "汲々"!
彼女は日々の生活費を稼ぐことに_______として、将来の計画が立てられない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 日々の生活に追われ、他のことが考えられない状態を表す。
English: It describes a state of being caught up in daily life, unable to think of other things.
English: It describes a state of being caught up in daily life, unable to think of other things.
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