1.
to provide accommodation; to arrange things conveniently; to offer special treatment
To make arrangements or take actions for someone's convenience or benefit, sometimes implying favoritism or special treatment beyond normal rules.
An expression meaning to make special arrangements for someone's benefit. Often appears in news about political corruption or favoritism, where officials provide improper advantages to connected parties.
Usage
While 便宜を図る can be neutral (simply accommodating someone), it frequently carries a negative connotation of improper favoritism, especially in political and business contexts.
Common collocations
- 便宜を図る: to provide accommodation/favors
- 便宜を供与する: to grant favors (more formal)
- 便宜を与える: to give special treatment