Japanese Word of the Day
便利
BEN-ri • na-adjective — 15th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: convenient; useful; handy
Examples
- この駅はとても便利です。
(This station is very convenient.) - スマホがあれば、地図を見るのは便利だ。
(With a smartphone, looking at maps is convenient.) - 便利なアプリを教えてください。
(Please tell me a useful (convenient) app.)
Synonyms
- 役に立つ
- 使いやすい
便利 is a very common na-adjective used for locations, tools, features, and situations. Use 便利だ (casual) or 便利です (polite). Modify a noun with 便利な (e.g., 便利な場所 = a convenient place). You can also use 便利に as an adverb. Note: 役に立つ (helpful/useful) emphasizes usefulness, while 便利 focuses on convenience or ease of use.
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