Japanese

弁える

わきまえる
Meaning: to know (one's place); to be discerning; to distinguish; to understand (manners, etiquette)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 弁える 弁えない
Polite 弁えます 弁えません
Past 弁えた 弁えなかった
Polite + Past 弁えました 弁えませんでした
Te-form 弁えて 弁えなくて
Potential 弁えられる 弁えられない
Passive 弁えられる 弁えられない
Causative 弁えさせる 弁えさせない
Imperative 弁えろ 弁えるな

Handwriting

弁
え
る

Example

One should observe proper etiquette in public places.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for knowing etiquette, distinguishing right from wrong, or understanding one's position or the requirements of a situation.

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