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jmdict 1517080 Active (id: 2204097)
方便 [news2,nf34]
ほうべん [news2,nf34]
1. [n]
▶ means
▶ expedient
▶ instrument
2. [n] {Buddhism}
▶ upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
Cross references:
  ⇐ see: 2186710 御方便【ごほうべん】 1. upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)



History:
2. A 2022-08-15 05:58:09  Jim Breen <...address hidden...>
1. A* 2022-08-15 05:55:14  Stephen Kraus <...address hidden...>
  Comments:
I think most people think of "expedient" as an adjective. Maybe best not to lead with it.
  Diff:
@@ -15,0 +16 @@
+<gloss>means</gloss>
@@ -17 +17,0 @@
-<gloss>means</gloss>

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