～にかまけて
ni kamakete
Be preoccupied with; neglect other things for
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
N + にかまけて
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Being preoccupied with one thing leads to neglecting another duty, often critically.
Examples 例文
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研究にかまけて、家族への連絡を忘れていた。
I was so preoccupied with research that I forgot to contact my family.
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練習にかまけて、家族への連絡を忘れていた。
I was so preoccupied with practice that I forgot to contact my family.
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勉強にかまけて、家族への連絡を忘れていた。
I was so preoccupied with study that I forgot to contact my family.
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準備にかまけて、家族への連絡を忘れていた。
I was so preoccupied with preparation that I forgot to contact my family.
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仕事にかまけて、家族への連絡を忘れていた。
I was so preoccupied with work that I forgot to contact my family.
How related patterns differ 比較
が気になる is a spontaneous concern; に気をつける is deliberate caution. に備えて prepares; に任せる entrusts. にかこつけて uses a pretext, を押して overcomes a barrier, をものともせず is undaunted, をよそに disregards, and にかまけて neglects other duties.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～にかまけて | Be preoccupied with; neglect other things for | 研究にかまけて、家族への連絡を忘れていた。 I was so preoccupied with research that I forgot to contact my family. |
| ～に気をつける | Pay attention to; be careful about | 会議の開始時刻に気をつけてください。 Please pay attention to the starting time of the meeting. |
| ～が気になる | Be concerned about; be on one's mind | 会議の結果が気になって、眠れなかった。 I was so concerned about the result of the meeting that I could not sleep. |
| ～を～にまかせる | Leave something to; entrust | 会議の準備を担当者に任せた。 I left the preparations for the meeting to the person in charge. |
| ～をよそに | Ignoring; unconcerned about | 周囲の心配をよそに、彼は会議の準備を始めた。 Ignoring everyone's worries, he began preparing for the meeting. |
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