弁
Kanji · N1
弁 / valve
Kanji for valve, petal, or braid.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ベン、ヘン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かんむり、わきま.える、わ.ける、はなびら、あらそ.う | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
弁 carries the meaning valve, petal, or braid.
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Common compounds with 弁
大阪弁おおさかべんOsaka dialect
東京弁とうきょうべんTokyo dialect / Tokyo accent
〜弁べん
弁慶べんけいstrong person / person putting on a brave front
関西弁かんさいべんKansai dialect
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