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[ほう()·べん(便)]
houben
noun

English Meaning(s) for 方便

noun
  1. expedient; means; instrument
  2. upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)

Definition and Synonyms for 方便

Expedient a means to an end
Synonyms: すべ, 便法, 捷径, 方便, 方便, 方途,
Substance considerable capital (wealth or income)
Synonyms: 仕方, 手段, 方便, 方便, 資産
Expedient not necessarily a principled or ethical one
Synonyms: すべ, 便法, 捷径, 方便, 方便, 方途,

Meanings for each kanji in 方便

» direction; person; alternative
» convenience

Categories 方便 is a member of

Agency how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
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Capital wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value
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Sample Sentences for 方便

The end justifies the means.
The big promotion of that company's stock was just a cover-up to hide their impending bankruptcy.
As the proverb goes, "The end justifies the means."

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