JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
差し支える
To hinder, interfere with, or cause inconvenience
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差し支え noun
差し支えない negative form
1 Ichidan Verb (Intransitive)
To Interfere / To Hinder
Indicates that a condition or action creates an obstacle that prevents the smooth progress of work, health, or daily life.
Example
夜更かし を する と 、 翌日 の 仕事 に 差し支え ます 。
If you stay up late, it will interfere with your work the next day.
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2 Noun (as `差し支え`), I-adjective (as `差し支えない`)
A Problem / No Problem
Functions as a polite cushion word to ask if an action will cause inconvenience or to confirm that a situation is acceptable.
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