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

  • 不便な点

    inconvenient aspects

    不便な所

    an inconvenient place

    不便な場所

    an inconvenient place

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.

ワニカニの使い勝手はいかがですか?ご不便はございませんか?

How is WaniKani working out for you? Have you experienced any issues?

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