Meaning

Primary

Inconvenient

Alternative

Not Convenient

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Something that is not convenience is inconvenient.

Reading

ふべん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 不便な場所

    an inconvenient place

    不便な所

    an inconvenient place

    不便な点

    inconvenient aspects

Context Sentences

この辺りでは、車を持っていないとかなり不便ですよ。

Not having a car around here is really inconvenient.

もし不便なことがあればすぐにフロントデスクに言ってくださいね。

If there is any inconvenience, let the front desk know immediately.

俺の隠れ家へようこそ。ビールは冷蔵庫に入ってるぜ。ちょっと不便かもしれねぇが、煙草は外で吸ってくれよな。

Welcome to my man cave. Beers are in the refrigerator. It may be a bit inconvenient for you, but you’ve got to go outside to smoke.

Kanji Composition