不便|ふべんfuben[1]atamadaka (head-high)

1. noun, na-adjectiveinconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness
   ここは公共こうきょうの乗り物のりものが不便ふべんだ。↗

   This place isn't convenient to public transportation.

• Synonym不自由ふじゆうNeutralBeing unable to do as one wishes, as in 「目が不自由」 or 「不自由な生活」; stresses restriction, while 「不便」 stresses inconvenience.
• Synonym不都合ふつごうWrittenWritten/formal prose for something unsuitable or improper, as in 「何か不都合でも」; can also refer to improper conduct.
• Related厄介やっかいCasualColloquial word for something troublesome and hard to deal with, as in 「厄介な問題」; stresses being a hassle rather than mere inconvenience.
• Related差し支えさしつかえNeutralA hindrance or inconvenience, as in 「差し支えなければ」; mostly used in polite, indirect questions.
• Related迷惑めいわくNeutralTrouble caused to other people, as in 「迷惑をかける」; stresses being a nuisance to someone rather than inconvenience.
• Related支障ししょうWrittenWritten/formal prose for something that obstructs progress, as in 「業務に支障が出る」.
• Related差し障りさしさわりWrittenWritten/formal prose for inconvenience or giving offence, as in 「差し障りのない話」.
• Related障りさわりWrittenWritten/formal, somewhat old-fashioned word for a hindrance or a health problem, as in 「健康に障りがある」.
• Antonym便利べんりNeutralAntonym of 「不便」: convenient and handy to use, as in 「便利な道具」.
• Antonym都合良いCasualColloquial antonym of 「不便」 meaning just right and convenient; the standard form is 「都合がいい」.

Default to 「不便」 for inconvenience. Use 「不自由」 for restricted freedom, 「不都合」 for unsuitable or improper, 「厄介」 for something tricky, 「迷惑」 for troubling others, 「差し支え」 for polite inquiries, and 「便利」 for convenience.

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1. （ふべん）便利べんりでないこと。都合つごうが悪わるいこと。また、そのさま。