都合がいい
tsugou ga iiadjective phrase★Intermediate
informal
Convenient or suitable for one's purposes; favorable circumstances.
都合がいい時間に会議を設定しました
I scheduled the meeting at a convenient time.
都合がいいから、手伝ってあげる
Since it's convenient for me, I'll help you.
💡
Often used to express that something fits well with one's schedule or preferences.
Collocations
都合が悪いinconvenient都合がつくto be able to arrange
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
都合が悪いphrase
inconvenient
都合がつくphrase
to be able to arrange
💡Pro Tip
Polite Usage
In formal settings, use '都合がいい' to discuss scheduling or personal convenience politely.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Using '都合がいい' too frequently can sound self-centered. Balance with other phrases like '便利' (convenient).
📖Word Origin
Composed of 都合 (tsugou, meaning 'circumstances' or 'arrangement') and いい (ii, meaning 'good').
📝Usage Notes
Often used in polite or formal contexts to discuss scheduling or personal convenience. Can sometimes imply self-interest if overused.
Word Breakdown
都合
circumstances, arrangement
rootいい
good
root和英辞典