都合(つごう)

つごう
noun
circumstances, convenience
time-general
1. circumstances, convenience, schedule
One's situation, availability, or whether something works out well for someone.
ご都合(つごう)はいかがですか。
How is your schedule? / Is it convenient for you?
Polite way to ask about availability
都合(つごう)が悪(わる)くなりました。
Something came up. / It's become inconvenient.
都合(つごう)のいい時間(じかん)を教(おし)えてください。
Please let me know a convenient time.

都合(つごう) is commonly used when discussing availability and scheduling.

Common expressions

  • 都合(つごう)がいい: convenient, available
  • 都合(つごう)が悪(わる)い: inconvenient, not available
  • ご都合(つごう)は？: How's your schedule? (polite)
  • 都合(つごう)をつける: to make arrangements, to make time

Polite usage

Note: 都合(つごう) can also mean 'in total': 都合(つごう)三回(さんかい) (three times in total)

Related Words

Compare: 諸事情(しょじじょう) (various circumstances)
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Added 2026.1.9 21:54 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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