Japanese Word of the Day
便利 (べんり)
ben-RI • adjective (na-adjective) — 11th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: convenient; handy; useful in terms of ease or accessibility
Examples
- このアプリはとても便利です。
(This app is very convenient.) - 駅が近くて便利な場所に住んでいます。
(I live in a convenient place close to the station.) - スマホは旅行中に便利です。
(A smartphone is convenient when traveling.)
Synonyms
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便利 is used to describe things, places, or situations that make life easier or more efficient. Use 便利だ／便利です for statements, 便利な before a noun (便利な場所), and 便利に as an adverb. Note that 都合がいい often refers to convenience in terms of scheduling or circumstances, while 使いやすい emphasizes ease of use.
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