便利(べんり)

べんり
adjective (na-adjective)
convenient
1. convenient, useful, handy
Easy to use or helpful in making things easier. Describes things, places, or services that save time or effort.
この店(みせ)はとても便利(べんり)です。
This store is very convenient.
駅(えき)の近(ちか)くで便利(べんり)です。
It's convenient because it's near the station.
スマホは便利(べんり)な物(もの)です。
Smartphones are convenient things.
na-adjective + な + noun
この場所(ばしょ)は電車(でんしゃ)で来(く)るのに便利(べんり)です。
This location is convenient to reach by train.
近(ちか)くにスーパーがあって、とても便利(べんり)です。毎日(まいにち)の買(か)い物(もの)が楽(らく)になりました。
There's a supermarket nearby, so it's very convenient. Daily shopping has become easier.

便利(べんり) is a na-adjective meaning convenient, useful, or handy—describing things that save time and effort.

FORMS:

  • Predicate: 便利(べんり)です (is convenient)
  • Modifying nouns: 便利(べんり)な + noun

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 〜に便利(べんり): convenient for ~
  • 便利(べんり)な場所(ばしょ): convenient location
  • 便利(べんり)な道具(どうぐ): handy tool
  • 交通(こうつう)の便(べん)がいい: good transportation access

CONTRAST:

  • 便利(べんり): convenient
  • 不便(ふべん): inconvenient

NOTE:
Often used for locations near stations or with good access, and for useful tools/technology.

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Added 2026.1.7 21:49 · Revised 2026.2.19 10:34
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