～差し支えない
〜sashitsukaenai
JLPT N1 Formal
Formation
Verb-て form + も差し支えない, Noun + が差し支えない
Indicates no problem or obstacle; 'it’s fine if...', 'there’s no issue'.
When to use
て(も)差し支えない: formal 'it is fine to', permission.
Explanation
The ～差し支えない grammar point expresses that doing something (or something occurring) is not a problem and causes no inconvenience. It’s often used in polite or formal situations.
Example sentences
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It’s no problem if you’re a bit late.
Tashou osokute mo sashitsukaenai desu.
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It doesn’t matter if the room is slightly messy.
Heya ga sukoshi kitanakute mo sashitsukaenai.
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It’s not an issue even if it rains.
Ame ga futte mo sashitsukaenai.
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Is it okay (no problem) for him to be here?
Kare ga koko ni iru koto ga sashitsukaenai desu ka?
Permission And Prohibition (May / Must Not)
- ～てはいけない〜te wa ikenaiN4Expresses prohibition; 'must not', 'cannot'.
- ～ものではない〜mono dewa naiN2Expresses a strong negative suggestion or prohibition:…
- ～てはならない〜te wa naranaiN2Express prohibition; 'must not', 'cannot', 'should not'.
- ～べきではない〜beki dewa naiN2Express that an action should not be done; 'should not'…
- Verbる べからざる NounVerb-ru bekara zaru NounN1Used to express what should not be done; 'must not'…
- ～てもいい〜temo iiN4To give or ask permission; 'it's okay to', 'may', 'can'.
- Verbる べからず〜ru bekara zuN1Expresses the idea of 'must not do' or 'should not do'.