JLPT N1

～てもさしつかえない

It's acceptable to; may as well

Structure

Verb て-form + も差し支えない

How it works

This phrase grants permission or indicates that an action is acceptable, implying there are no problems or inconveniences associated with it. It's a more formal version of ～てもいい.

Examples

もしよろしければ、ここに座っても差し支えありません。

If you don't mind, it's acceptable to sit here.

Common mistakes

Using it in casual conversations; it's quite formal.

Tip

Literally means 'even if you do X, there won't be any hindrance/problem'.

More JLPT N1 grammar

いかんによらずをもってをものともせずともなるとであれたりとも~ないに足る極まりない

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