N1
弁 meaning and readings
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Kanji
弁
N1
- Meaning
- argue, speak
- Onyomi
- ベン
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 弁 = 厶 + 廾。
Story
弁 is analyzed as a combination of 厶 (arm bent inward), 廾 (two hands raised) and denotes argue, speak.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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