話し中

Meaning

1. adj-no
   busy (phone)
2. adj-no
   in talks; discussion underway

Example sentences

• 彼に電話をしたが話中だった。

  I tried to call him up, but the line was busy.

• 彼に電話したんだけど、話し中でつうじなかった。

  I tried to call him, but the line was busy, and I couldn't get through.

• 私は彼に電話をしたが、話中だった。

  I called him, but the line was busy.