便
Kanji · N4
便 / convenience
Kanji for convenience, facility, or excrement.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ベン、ビン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | たよ.り | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
便 carries the meaning convenience, facility, or excrement.
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Common compounds with 便
郵便箱ゆうびんばこmailbox / letter box
郵便番号ゆうびんばんごうpostal code
便秘べんぴconstipation
便所べんじょtoilet / lavatory / water closet
郵便局ゆうびんきょくpost office
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