都合

つごう

Circumstances, convenience, schedule

N4noun·tsugou

How to remember it

都 (all) + 合 (fit) = how all things fit together; your situation or schedule.

Example sentences

  • あいにく都合が悪くて、出席できません。

    あいにくつごうがわるくて、しゅっせきできません。

    Unfortunately my schedule doesn't allow it, so I can't attend.

  • ご都合のよい日を教えてください。

    ごつごうのよいひをおしえてください。

    Please let me know a day that is convenient for you.

Usage

Common in 都合がいい/悪い (convenient/inconvenient); polite form is ご都合.

Related words

予定用事便利都合が悪い

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