繁忙期

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 繁忙期 is read はんぼうき and names a period when work is especially heavy.
• Basic usage: In 繁忙期を避けて、休暇は二月に取ることにした。, the speaker decides to take vacation in February to avoid the busy season.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A period, not just being busy
  • The 期 in 繁忙期 marks a period, so the word names a time of heavy work rather than simply the state of being busy. In 繁忙期を避けて, it is that period which is avoided.