弁・辯・瓣・辨|べんben[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Which spelling to use
弁弁 is the most common written form of this word and is written entirely in kanji. It is the recommended choice for beginners.
辯辯 is a less common written form, also written entirely in kanji. Its kanji is outdated, so beginners should use 弁 instead.
瓣瓣 is a less common written form, also written entirely in kanji. Its kanji is outdated, so beginners should use 弁 instead.
辨辨 is a less common written form, also written entirely in kanji. Its kanji is outdated, so beginners should use 弁 instead.
Definitions
- nounspeech; tongue; talk; eloquence
- noun (suffix)dialect; brogue; accent
- nounbento; Japanese box lunch
- nounpetal
- nounvalve
- nounOversight Department; division of the daijokan under the ritsuryō system responsible for controlling central and provincial governmental offices
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym言辞げんじWrittenWritten/formal prose for speech or wording; 「弁」 leans toward eloquence or a dialect, as in 「関西弁」.
- Synonym言詞げんしWrittenWritten/formal prose for words or language; 「弁」 leans toward speaking ability or dialect.
Use 「弁」 for a dialect or accent, as in 「大阪弁」, or for eloquence, as in 「弁が立つ」; in written prose for speech or wording, pick 「言辞」 or 「言詞」.
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