便法|べんぽうbenpou[0]heiban (flat)

Common
Definitions
  1. nounconvenient method; handy method
  2. nounexpedient; shortcut
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym捷径しょうけいWrittenWritten/formal prose. Focuses on a shorter route or a time-saving method, stressing speed more than 「便法」 does.
  • Antonym正攻法せいこうほうNeutralNeutral. Handles things head-on by the standard way; the opposite of 「便法」, a convenient makeshift means.

For a convenient, easy method or an expedient, use 「便法」 — written/formal prose, as in 「便法を講じる」. For a shorter route say 「近道」 or 「捷径」; the opposite is 「正攻法」.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 便利べんりな方法ほうほう。
  2. 便宜上べんぎじょうとる手段しゅだん。
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