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弁
弁 (readings: べん; Japanese kanji) means “speech / petal”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 弁当 (boxed lunch).
What does 弁 mean?
| Kanji | 弁 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | speech / petal |
| Readings | べん |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 弁
弁 is read べん depending on the word.
Example words with 弁
| Example | 弁当 (boxed lunch) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14