Japanese word

便利

Pronunciation

Romajibenri

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveconvenient

Example

この道具は便利です。ko no dō gu wa ben ri de su

This tool is convenient.

Illustration for 便利 (convenient)

More examples

駅の近くに店があると便利です。eki no chika ku ni mise ga a ru to ben ri de su

It is convenient to have a store near the station.

Core concept

便利 (benri) describes something that reduces effort or provides useful help in a situation.

Common phrases

  • 便利な機能ben ri na ki nō

    convenient feature

  • 便利なサービスben ri na sā bi su

    convenient service

  • 便利な場所ben ri na ba sho

    convenient location

Similar words

好都合kōtsugō: Suits a particular purpose or situation well and causes little difficulty.
手軽tegaru: Can be done or used with little time, effort, or preparation.
楽raku: Requires little effort or feels easy to do.

Definition in Japanese

目的にかなって使いやすく、役に立つさま。moku teki ni ka na tte tsuka i ya su ku yaku ni ta tsu sa ma

Word origin

便利 (benri) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 便 (ben, "convenience") and 利 (ri, "benefit").

Usage tips

  • Japanese uses 便利です (benri desu) for objects, places, and services, so the word appears often in practical daily conversations.

Other meanings

  • handyna-adjective
  • usefulna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 便利さbenrisaconveniencenoun

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