日程を変更する
nittei o henkō suru
To reschedule in Japanese, use 日程を変更する (nittei o henkō suru).
The phrase 日程を変更する is used to mean scheduling something again.
Meaning: to schedule again (verb)
Which one should you use?
You can use 予定を変更する for a formal way to say you are changing plans or 日程を再調整する to formally express the act of rearranging a schedule. For informal situations, 予定を変える is a way to say reschedule.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In professional settings, you can be more tactful by using 日程を調整する (to adjust or coordinate the schedule) instead of 日程を変更する (to change the schedule). If you are in a casual business or student environment, you might hear the slang abbreviation リスケする used as shorthand. For an informal setting, use 予定を変える.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express that you have already rescheduled something, use the past tense form 日程を変更しました.
How do you pronounce it?
nittei o henkō suru
Did you know?
- The slang リスケ (risuke) is an example of the Japanese tendency to truncate long foreign words into four-syllable combinations to fit the natural rhythm of the language.
- The slang term リスケする is a 'Wasei-eigo' word, meaning it is English-inspired Japanese that was created in Japan and is not used by native English speakers.
- In Japan, the concept of 'adjusting' a schedule through 調整 (chōsei) is highly valued. It suggests a collaborative effort to find a new time that suits all parties, rather than a unilateral decision to change an appointment.
Examples in context
- すみませんが、予定を変更したいのですが。Excuse me, but I would like to reschedule.
- お手数ですが、日程を再調整させていただきたいのですが。I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to reschedule the appointment.
- すまん、予定を変えたいんだけどな。Hey, sorry, but I want to change our plans.
- あのさ、ちょっとリスケしたいんだよね。Hey, I kinda want to reschedule, you know?
- すみませんが、急用が入ってしまって予定を変更したいと思います。ごめんなさい。I'm sorry, but something urgent came up, so I would like to change our plans. I apologize.
- 次の週の月曜日から水曜日の間で、予定を再調整させていただければと思います。I would appreciate it if we could reschedule sometime between Monday and Wednesday of next week.
- 急用が入ったので、日程を変更する。kyūyō ga haitta node, nittei o henkō suru.I have an urgent matter, so I will reschedule.
