都合がいい

tsugou ga ii
adjective phraseIntermediate
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.

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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

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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
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