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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

Strokes9
Frequency#729
Radicalperson(2)
Old Form便

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

便=

person + 更

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and change. Easy for people to use.

Symbolism

Convenient, mail, feces. Represents convenience.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

阿諛便佞

あゆべんねい

flattery; adulation; sycophancy; flattery

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.

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