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[うそ(嘘)·も·ほう(方)·べん(便)]
usomohouben
expression

Alternate Written Forms:

[うそもほう(方)·べん(便)]
usomohouben
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Root Words:

[うそ(嘘) + も + ほう(方)·べん(便)]
uso + mo + houben

English Meaning(s) for 嘘も方便

expression
  1. the end justifies the means; circumstances may justify a lie
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Meanings for each kanji in 嘘も方便

» lie; falsehood
» direction; person; alternative
» convenience

Stroke Order Diagrams for 嘘も方便

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Sample Sentences for 嘘も方便

As the proverb goes, "The end justifies the means."
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The end justifies the means.
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