不都合
fubetsuganoun★Intermediate
formalinformal
inconvenience, disadvantage, or something that is not suitable or appropriate
この提案は不都合が多い
This proposal has many inconveniences
不都合があれば教えてください
Please let me know if there are any inconveniences
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Often used in formal contexts to point out problems or issues
Collocations
不都合があるthere is an inconvenience不都合を指摘するto point out an inconvenience
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
While '不都合' is neutral, it is often used in formal or business settings. For casual contexts, '不便' (inconvenience) is more common.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 不 (fu, 'not') and 都合 (tsugou, 'circumstances' or 'convenience')
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in business and formal contexts to politely indicate problems or issues. Can be used both positively and negatively depending on context.
Word Breakdown
不
not
prefix都合
circumstances, convenience
root和英辞典