Life in Japan - How to get rid of door to door salespeople

In this video, Yuka from COTO introduces a common scenario where someone is busy and explains how to express this in Japanese using the phrase '手が離せない', which means 'I can't let go of what I'm doing'. The video covers the meaning of the phrase and its practical applications in different contexts, such as at work or with friends, encouraging viewers to use it in various situations.

What is the main topic introduced at the beginning of the video?

• Learning Japanese grammar

• Experiencing interruptions while busy

• Traveling in Japan

• How to cook a Japanese dish

What does the phrase '手が離せない' imply in Japanese?

• Having free time

• Being very busy

• Being on vacation

• Being physically tied up

How can you politely express that you are busy in Japanese?

• Sorry, I am busy at the moment

• I am not interested

• I am free now

• Please come back later

What is a possible English equivalent of '手が離せない'?

• I am on a break

• I am tied up right now

• I am available

• I am on vacation

In which situations can the phrase '手が離せない' be used?

• In various situations like work and school

• Only in emergencies

• Only at home

• Only when traveling