忙殺される ぼうさつされる Meanings Expression, Ichidan verb to be very busily occupied; to be swamped (with work); to be overwhelmed (e.g. by tasks) See also: 忙殺 (ぼうさつ). Kanji 忙 busy. Read as ボウ. 殺 kill. Read as サツ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists