不都合

fubetsuga

inconvenience

この計画には不都合があります

This plan has some inconveniences

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

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

Synonyms

不便不利不適切

Antonyms

都合が良い便利

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

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