JLPT N2

さしつかえない

No problem, it's alright, permissible

Structure

名詞 + (で) さしつかえない / 動詞-て形 + もさしつかえない

How it works

「さしつかえない」 means 'it's alright' or 'it's permissible,' indicating that there is no inconvenience, problem, or objection to a certain action or situation. It's often used in polite inquiries.

Examples

もしよろしければ、この資料をコピーしてもさしつかえませんか。

If it's alright, would it be permissible to copy these materials?

Common mistakes

Using it too informally; it has a slightly formal or polite tone, often found in business or professional settings.

Tip

Remember it as 'no hindrance' or 'no trouble' to grasp its meaning of acceptability and lack of inconvenience.

More JLPT N2 grammar

に伴いにかけてにかわってにもかかわらずに限りに限らずをはじめを中心に

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