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VocabJLPT N2

postponement

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. postponement
2. deferment

This noun means postponing or delaying an event or plan to a later date. It is commonly used when meetings, events, or deadlines are pushed back, often paired with する to form a verb meaning "to postpone."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You should postpone the get-together until you're feeling better.

Sentence 2

One single email and just like that, the plans were postponed!

Sentence 3

Asking for a postponement right before the deadline is really inconsiderate.

Sentence 4

Another postponement? I can't believe I got my hopes up again!

Sentence 5

The venue change couldn't be arranged in time, so the performance has been postponed.