Vocabulary

What does 都合 (つごう, tsugou) mean?

都合 (つごう, tsugou) means circumstances, convenience (regarding time).

Quick facts
Readingつごう
Romajitsugou
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
つごう
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontsugou

circumstances, convenience (regarding time)

  1. 1noun circumstances; condition; convenience
  2. 2noun · suru verb · transitive arranging; managing
  3. 3noun · suru verb · transitive lending money; raising money
  4. 4adverb in all; in total; all told

Example sentences

  • Tomorrow isn't a good time for me.

  • Would Friday be convenient for you?

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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