差(さ)し支(つか)え

さしつかえ
noun
hindrance; objection; inconvenience
formalbusiness
See also: 差(さ)し支(つか)える (verb form)
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(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

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

Related words

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

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Synonym: 支障(ししょう) (formal, written)
Compare: 邪魔(じゃま) (casual)
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Added 2026.1.23 8:40 · Revised 2026.10.3 22:33
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