Translation of Japanese word "便利" to English
便利
べんり
[benri]
IPA: /ben'ri/
Meaning
AdjectiveServing to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient.
How to use
便利 (benri) — 'convenient / useful / handy'. な-adjective or noun. 便利な道具 — convenient tool. Antonym: 不便 (fuben).
🇬🇧 English
convenient
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 便利
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): べんり
Romaji Transcription: benri
Example Sentences
この駅は便利です。
このえきはべんりです。
This station is convenient.
このホテルは便利な位置にあります。
このホテルはべんりなちかいにあります。
This hotel is in a convenient location.
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What does the Japanese word "便利" mean?▼
The Japanese word "便利" means "convenient" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "便利"?▼
The word "便利" is read as "べんり" (benri). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to services or facilities that can be used during travel.".
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