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synonym Comparative
勝手な
VS
都合

Differences Between "勝手な" and "都合"

Option A
勝手な
Meaning
selfish, arbitrary, one's own convenience
Reading
かってな (kattena)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
そんな勝手な行動は、みんなに迷惑をかけるよ。
Such selfish behavior will cause trouble for everyone.
Option B
都合
Meaning
convenience
Reading
つごう (tsugou)
Syllabus Level
A2
Practical Example
私は都合に興味があります。
I am interested in convenience.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(selfish, arbitrary, one's own convenience)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 勝手な: Used to describe someone's behavior as self-serving, irresponsible, or doing things without considering others. It usually carries a negative connotation.
- 都合: Essential structural term in CEFR A2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR A2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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