Meanings
Readings
Common Words
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
bento; Japanese box lunch
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish
to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
弁／辯 only; Common noun
speech; tongue; talk; eloquence
弁／辯 only; Noun, used as a suffix
dialect; brogue; accent
弁／辨 only; Abbreviation; Common noun
bento; Japanese box lunch
弁／瓣 only; Common noun
petal
弁／瓣 only; Common noun
valve
弁／辨 only; Historical term; Common noun
Oversight Department; division of the daijokan under the ritsuryō system responsible for controlling central and provincial governmental offices
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
代弁／代辯 only
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); acting as spokesman (for); representing (the views, feelings, etc. of)
代弁／代辨 only
payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; paying on behalf (of)
代弁／代辨 only
acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
compensation; indemnification; reparation; restitution; recompense
After the name of a 12th-century warrior monk
strong person; person putting on a brave front
bamboo tube with holes drilled in it (used as a stand for kitchen utensils, fans, etc.)
Abbreviation
checks; plaid; checked pattern
repayment; settlement (of a debt); paying off; reimbursement (of expenses)
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