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便
便 (readings: べん, びん, たよ; Japanese kanji) means “convenient / mail”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 便利 (convenient).
What does 便 mean?
| Kanji | 便 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | convenient / mail |
| Readings | べん, びん, たよ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 便
便 is read べん or びん or たよ depending on the word.
Example words with 便
| Example | 便利 (convenient) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14