Japanese

便

べんり
Meaning: convenient; useful
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

便
利

Example sentences

Smartphones have made life extremely convenient.
このスマートフォンには便利な機能がたくさんあります。
This smartphone has many convenient functions.
お金は万能ではないが、あれば便利だ。
Money isn't everything, but it's convenient if you have it.
そのホテルは街の中心部に位置しており、観光に便利だ。
The hotel is located in the center of the city and is convenient for sightseeing.
新しい技術は便利だが、その一方はプライバシーの問題も孕んでいる。
New technology is convenient, but on the other hand, it also involves privacy issues.
旅行に便利な小物をいくつか買いました。
I bought several small items useful for travel.
新しくオープンしたショッピングモールは、駅からのアクセスがとても良くて便利だ。
The newly opened shopping mall is very convenient because it has good access from the station.
この製品には便利なきのうがたくさん備わっている。
This product has many useful functions.
半透明なプラスチックの容器は、中身が見えて便利だ。
Translucent plastic containers are convenient because you can see what is inside.
この町では自転車が一番便利な乗り物です。
In this town, the bicycle is the most convenient vehicle.

Usage Notes

Used to describe things that save effort or time.

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