No. 1,143 in Japanese
便
"Convenience" or "service," also used for "flight" or "mail/delivery."
In a sentence
郵便が届きました。
The mail has arrived.
The word '便' here refers to 'mail' or 'postal service', indicating its use in compound words related to communication.
この飛行機は直行便です。
This airplane is a direct flight.
'便' in this context is used to denote a 'flight' or a 'service', emphasizing its utility in transportation contexts.
トイレの便が止まらない。
I can't stop going to the bathroom.
Here, '便' refers to 'bowel movements', demonstrating its usage in describing physical conditions or bodily functions.
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