N2
さしつかえ (sashitsukae)
差し支え
hindrance, impediment, inconvenience
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to an obstacle, problem, or inconvenience. Often used in polite expressions like 「差し支えなければ」 (if you don't mind). 都合の悪い事情や支障。
📝 Example Sentences
何か差し支えがありますか？
Is there any problem/inconvenience?
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "差し支え"!
_______がなければ、もう少し詳しく教えていただけますか。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「差し支えがなければ」は「もし問題がなければ」という丁寧な依頼の表現です。
English: 'Sashitsukae ga nakereba' is a polite way of asking 'if there is no problem/inconvenience'.
English: 'Sashitsukae ga nakereba' is a polite way of asking 'if there is no problem/inconvenience'.
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