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便
On'yomi
ベン・ビン
BEN / BIN
Kun'yomi
たよ.り
tayori
convenience · facility · excrement · feces · letter · chance
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and change. Easy for people to use.
Symbolism
Convenient, mail, feces. Represents convenience.
Component Breakdown
便=
亻更
person + 更
Words & Expressions
Words written with 便
Four-Character Compounds
阿諛便佞
あゆべんねい
flattery; adulation; sycophancy
Anime & Manga
魔女の宅急便
Kiki's Delivery Service
A well-known work with 便 in its Japanese title.
便利屋斎藤さん、異世界に行く
Handyman Saitou in Another World
A well-known work with 便 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“chance”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 便 mean in Japanese?
便 means convenience, facility, excrement, feces, letter, chance.
How do you read 便?
On'yomi: ベン、ビン (BEN, BIN). Kun'yomi: たよ.り (tayori).
How many strokes does 便 have?
便 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 便 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Be careful. 便 can carry meanings or readings you may not intend. Check the cultural context on this page before committing to a tattoo.