不都合な質問をされると、彼は急に黙ってしまった。
When asked a disadvantageous question, he suddenly became silent.
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Example sentences
Since that day is inconvenient, would you mind changing it to another day?
その不都合な事実は、権力者によって歴史から完全に抹殺された。
That inconvenient fact was completely erased from history by those in power.
Usage Notes
Often used in business or formal contexts to politely decline a proposal or meeting time. It can also refer to something being improper or outrageous.
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