N2
さしつかえる (sashitsukaeru)
差し支える
to hinder, to interfere, to be inconvenient, to be a problem
💡 Nuance & Usage:
邪魔になる、都合が悪くなる、問題が生じるなどの意味で使われます。「差し支えなければ」は「もしよろしければ」という意味の丁寧な表現です。/ Used to mean something becoming a hindrance, inconvenient, or causing a problem. 'Sashitsukaenakereba' is a polite expression meaning 'If it's not too much trouble' or 'If it's alright'.
📝 Example Sentences
仕事に差し支えるといけないので、徹夜はしない。
I shouldn't stay up all night, as it might interfere with my work.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "差し支える"!
明日の予定は特に_______ません。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「特に差し支えません」で「特に問題ありません」という意味になります。
English: 'Tokuni sashitsukaemasen' means 'There's no particular problem'.
English: 'Tokuni sashitsukaemasen' means 'There's no particular problem'.
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