話し中
はなしちゅう
busy (phone); in talks; discussion underway
Meanings
No-adjective
busy (phone)- in talks; discussion underway
Example sentences
また話し中だ。
The line is busy again.
あいにく話中です。
I'm afraid the line is busy.
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I tried to call him up, but the line was busy.
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We were cut off while talking on the telephone.
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I called him, but the line was busy.
More examples (4)
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I tried to call him, but the line was busy, and I couldn't get through.
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I've tried calling him all day, but the line is busy.
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I tried to call Mr Smith, but the line was busy.
午前中ずっと、ジョーンズさんと連絡を取ろうとしているのですが、いつかけても話中なのです。
I have been trying all morning to get in touch with Mr Jones, but his line is always busy.