Dictionary / Vocabulary / 手一杯
ていっぱい
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
Also written 手いっぱい
無理だと思うわ。年中、仕事で手一杯の人だから。
I don't think she could spare the time because she is always busy with her work.
彼女は赤ん坊で手いっぱいだ。
Her hands are full taking care of the baby.
彼は砂を手いっぱいにすくいあげた。
He scooped up sand by the handful.