差(さ)し支(つか)え

さしつかえ
noun
hindrance; objection; inconvenience
1. hindrance; objection; inconvenience
An obstacle, problem, or reason why something cannot be done. Most commonly used in polite questions.
差(さ)し支(つか)えなければ、お名前(なまえ)を教(おし)えていただけますか。
If you don't mind, could you tell me your name?
仕事(しごと)に差(さ)し支(つか)えがあるので、早(はや)めに帰(かえ)ります。
I'll leave early because it will interfere with my work.
ご都合(つごう)に差(さ)し支(つか)えがなければ、来週(らいしゅう)お会(おあ)いできますか。
If it's convenient for you, could we meet next week?

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 差(さ)し支(つか)えなければ - if you don't mind, if it's no trouble
  • 差(さ)し支(つか)えがある - to have a problem/hindrance
  • 差(さ)し支(つか)えない - no problem, no objection

FORMALITY:
This is polite language commonly used in business and formal situations. It's softer than directly asking.

RELATED VERB:
差(さ)し支(つか)える - to hinder, interfere with

COMPARISON:

  • 差(さ)し支(つか)え - hindrance (formal, polite)
  • 支障(ししょう) - obstacle, impediment (formal, written)
  • 邪魔(じゃま) - interference (casual)
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Added 2026.1.23 8:40
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