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弁
On'yomi
ベン・ヘン
BEN / HEN
Kun'yomi
かんむり・わきま.える・わ.ける・はなびら・あらそ.う
kanmuri / wakimaeru / wakeru / hanabira / arasou
valve · petal · braid · speech · dialect · discrimination · dispose of · distinguish · conical cap
Details
Strokes5
Frequency#619
Radical廾two hands(3)
Old Form辯
Stroke Order
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Strokes5
Component Breakdown
弁=
厶廾
厶 + 廾
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of private and hands. Handling with hands.
Symbolism
Lunch box, defense, explanation. Represents speech.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
自己弁護
じこべんご
self-justification; excuse; self-justification