Question
I’m planning a business trip to Tokyo and would like to arrange a meeting with some Japanese colleagues. How do I politely ask, “Could we schedule a meeting at your convenience?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
お都合（つごう）の良（よ）い時（とき）に会議（かいぎ）を設定（せってい）していただけますか。
Otsugou no yoi toki ni kaigi o settei shite itadakemasu ka?
Could we schedule a meeting at your convenience?
When doing business in Japan, it is important to be polite and considerate of the other party’s schedule. “Otsugou no yoi toki” means “at a convenient time for you” or “at your convenience.” The phrase “kaigi o settei shite itadakemasu ka” translates to “could we schedule a meeting.” This form is respectful and commonly used in business contexts.
Using this phrase shows respect for your colleagues’ time and allows them to suggest a suitable meeting time. This can be particularly important in Japan, where polite language and consideration are highly valued in business interactions.
