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What is the Kanji for 'Valve' and 'Dialect'? | 弁

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Valve' and 'Dialect', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Valve' and 'Dialect' is 弁.

    kanji

    弁

    Meaning

    Valve, Dialect

    Reading

    onyomiべん

    ben

    Parts

    厶Private 廾Twenty

    Example Word

    弁当: lunchbox. The Japanese noun '弁当 (べんとう)' refers to a 'lunchbox' or a packed meal, typically consisting of rice, fish or meat, and vegetables, arranged neatly in a box. It is a common way to carry meals in Japan, often prepared at home or bought from convenience stores, supermarkets, or specialized bento shops. Bento boxes are popular for school lunches, work meals, and picnics. For example: I bought a bento at the station「駅で弁当を買いました」(えきでべんとうをかいました). Her bento is always colorful「彼女の弁当はいつもカラフルです」(かのじょのべんとうはいつもからふるです). Bento boxes are not only practical but also aesthetically pleasing, often reflecting the care and effort put into their preparation.

    Radical

    廾

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    704

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 弁

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    厶

    Meaning

    Private

    radical

    廾

    Meaning

    Twenty

Words Using 弁

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    弁当

    Meaning

    Lunchbox

    word

    弁

    Meaning

    Valve, Speech

    word

    弁護士

    Meaning

    Lawyer

    word

    弁論

    Meaning

    Debate

    word

    弁護

    Meaning

    Defense

Kanji Related to 弁 Through the Part 厶

These 14 kanji contain the part 厶 as well.

    kanji

    窓

    Meaning

    Window

    kanji

    参

    Meaning

    Participate

    kanji

    払

    Meaning

    Pay, Drive away

    kanji

    仏

    Meaning

    Buddha

    kanji

    至

    Meaning

    Arrive, Climax

    kanji

    公

    Meaning

    Public

    kanji

    去

    Meaning

    Past

    kanji

    台

    Meaning

    Pedestal, Machine

    kanji

    勾

    Meaning

    Flexed, Hooked

    kanji

    鬼

    Meaning

    Demon, Ogre

    kanji

    広

    Meaning

    Wide

    kanji

    私

    Meaning

    Private, Me

    kanji

    会

    Meaning

    Meet

    kanji

    強

    Meaning

    Strong

Kanji Related to 弁 Through the Part 廾

These 8 kanji contain the part 廾 as well.

    kanji

    弊

    Meaning

    Evil, Exhaustion

    kanji

    弄

    Meaning

    Tinker with

    kanji

    葬

    Meaning

    Bury, Burial

    kanji

    算

    Meaning

    Calculate

    kanji

    升

    Meaning

    Sho, Measuring box

    kanji

    鼻

    Meaning

    Nose

    kanji

    戒

    Meaning

    Admonish, Commandment

    kanji

    乗

    Meaning

    Ride

Learn the Kanji 弁

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 弁 mean?

弁 means 'Valve' and 'Dialect'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.