“Convenient” in Japanese is 便利 (べんり), pronounced benri.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Convenient or handy. Its opposite is 不便 (inconvenient).
Example sentences
- コンビニは便利です。コンビニはべんりです。Convenience stores are handy.
- このアプリは便利です。このアプリはべんりです。This app is useful.
Conjugation
The most useful forms of 便利. The rules are explained in い- vs. な-adjectives.
| Form | Japanese | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Before a noun | 便利な〜 べんりな〜 | convenient (thing) |
| Polite present | 便利です べんりです | is convenient |
| Negative | 便利じゃないです べんりじゃないです | isn’t convenient |
| Past | 便利でした べんりでした | was convenient |
| Past negative | 便利じゃなかったです べんりじゃなかったです | wasn’t convenient |
| Adverb (に) | 便利に べんりに | adverb form (+ verb) |
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FAQ
How do you say convenient in Japanese?
Convenient in Japanese is 便利 (べんり), pronounced “benri”.
How do you write convenient in Japanese?
It's written 便利 with kanji, or べんり in hiragana. Both are read benri.
Is 便利 on the JLPT?
Yes. 便利 (benri) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.