便利
benriadjective★Beginner
formalinformal
Convenient; handy; useful
このアプリはとても便利です
This app is very convenient
便利な場所に住んでいます
I live in a convenient location
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Often used to describe things that make life easier or save time
Collocations
便利な場所convenient location便利な道具handy tool便利な機能useful feature
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Related Phrases
便利屋phrase
handyman
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
便利 is often used to describe things that save time or effort, such as convenient stores (コンビニ) or useful apps.
⚡Gold Rule
Adjective Form
When used as an adjective, it takes the form '便利な' before a noun.
📖Word Origin
From the Chinese characters '便' (convenient) and '利' (benefit)
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as a na-adjective (便利な) or as a standalone adjective (便利です)
Word Breakdown
便
convenient
root利
benefit
root和英辞典