Japanese

つごう
Meaning: convenience; circumstances; arrangement
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Example sentences

明日は都合が悪いので、明後日にしましょう。
Tomorrow is inconvenient for me, so let's do it the day after tomorrow.
彼はいつも自分の勝手な都合で約束を破る。
He always breaks promises for his own selfish convenience.
現実を直視せず、自分に都合のいい妄想にふけってばかりではいけない。
You must not just indulge in fantasies that are convenient for yourself without facing reality.
都合により、その申し出を辞退することに決めた。
I decided to decline the offer due to personal reasons.
彼は都合の悪い質問をスルーした。
He ignored the inconvenient question.

Usage Notes

Refers to how a situation fits one's schedule or needs. Often used in polite requests or declines.

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