neko no te mo karitai

Literally, "I would like to borrow a cat's paw." It means that one is extremely busy; so much so that they would appreciate the help of a cat.

Ichi: Neko no te mo karitai!
Ni: Ashite e watashi ga neko wo motarashimasu!
Ichi: Baka da yo!
Ni: Joudan deshita!
Ichi: Kimi ga joudan desu!
Ni: Ite...

One: I'm uber-busy!
Two: Tomorrow I'll bring a cat!
One: You're really an idiot.
Two: It was joke!
One: You're a joke.
Ni: Ouch...

by heterosexualrainbow April 5, 2009