[Japanese Idioms by Flashcards]
蜂の巣をつついたよう
“like poking a beehive”
(bedlam, chaotic, frenzied)
The impression is that of a swarm of noisy bees buzzing around in a frenzy of confusion. Complete bedlam that one is not happy about.
Sample text:
(Style: written/informal)
Nigakki no hajime. Sensei ga kuru mae, kodomo tachi wa natsuyasumi no hanashi ya shukudai no koto nado, waiwai gayagaya. Marude hachi no su o tsutsuita yoona sawagashisa da.
The beginning of the second semester. Before the teacher shows up, the children are chatting about their summer vacations and about their assignments. It’s chaotic.
Japanese Idioms
