synonym Comparative
便利
VS
都合がいい
Differences Between "便利" and "都合がいい"
Option A
便利
Meaning
convenient
Reading
べんり (benri)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
この店は駅の近くでとても便利です。
This shop is very convenient because it's near the station.
Option B
都合がいい
Meaning
convenient; suitable; free (time-wise)
Reading
つごうがいい (tsugou ga ii)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
来週の火曜日は都合がいいですか？
Is next Tuesday convenient for you?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(convenient)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 便利: A na-adjective. Used to describe things or places that are easy to use or access, making life easier. Antonym of 不便 (fuben, inconvenient).
- 都合がいい: Used to express that a time, date, or situation is convenient or suitable for someone. Can also mean 'easy to deal with' in some contexts. (何かの時間や状況が自分にとって都合が良いことを表します。)
- 便利: A na-adjective. Used to describe things or places that are easy to use or access, making life easier. Antonym of 不便 (fuben, inconvenient).
- 都合がいい: Used to express that a time, date, or situation is convenient or suitable for someone. Can also mean 'easy to deal with' in some contexts. (何かの時間や状況が自分にとって都合が良いことを表します。)
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