振り回される
English translation: tossed around by
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| 4 +1 | tossed around by |
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| 3 | affected |
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| 3 | get pushed around by |
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| 3 | at the mercy of |
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56 mins confidence: 
affected Explanation: Hi, Champak16. You might know the basic meaning and nuance of "振り回される". I understand we cannot translate this expression literally if you want to translate the source into the natural sounding English. From the sentence, I'd suggest "affected" and/or "controlled"; like, If you continue thinking of ......, "despite occasional affection by daily work", you are able to go back to its origin. ..., even if you're trifled by daily works, you are able to .... It's just an idea. I might use "people" for subjuct insted of "you"; I might use different expressions beofre and/or after this "振り回される" part, but keep the same subject in a sentence. Hope this could help a bit ;) Good luck! |
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1 hr confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1tossed around by Explanation: I think this fits with the visual image of the part that follows, too -- i.e., even when they are tossed around by everyday work affairs, they can get back on their feet/regain their standing ... Other possibilities: tossed and turned by, pushed and pulled by, shaken up by, discombobulated by, thrown around by, swayed by, twisted by ... Reference: http://eow.alc.co.jp/%e6%8c%af%e3%82%8a%e5%9b%9e%e3%81%95%e3... |
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1 day 12 mins confidence:
get pushed around by Explanation: Just another suggestion. |
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1 day 16 hrs confidence:
at the mercy of Explanation: They are (or feel) at the mercy of hectic daily lives. As one another suggestion.. |
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