わきまえる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word わきまえる
1
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish
Examples
私たちが意識してほかの礼儀正しさの形をわきまえることが大切である。
Therefore it is important for us to be aware of other forms of politeness.
2
to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
Examples
身分をわきまえなさい。
Remember your station in life.
Kanji in this Word
弁
5 strokes
Frequency: 619
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
valve
petal
braid
speech
dialect
discrimination
dispose of
distinguish
conical cap
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ベン
ヘン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かんむり
わきま.える
わ.ける
はなびら
あらそ.う
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
べ
辨
16 strokes
Meanings
discrimination
dispose of
distinguish
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ベン
ヘン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わきま.える
わ.ける
はなびら
あらそ.う
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