便利
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Base na-adjective form. Must be followed by 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun, e.g., 『便利な店』 (benri na mise, 'convenient store').
Theme
User and their friend Mika are shopping for a new smartphone, comparing features.
便利
べんり
convenient / handy
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Think of a 'benri' (便利 benri) tool that makes life easy. 'Benri' sounds like 'benefit' — convenient things benefit you!
Cultural Note
『便利』 (benri) is commonly used to describe useful gadgets, locations, or services in Japan, such as 『コンビニ』 (konbini, 'convenience store') being very convenient for daily needs.
Forms
Base: 便利Base na-adjective form. Must be followed by 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun, e.g., 『便利な店』 (benri na mise, 'convenient store').
Negative: 便利じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'not') after the base form → 『便利じゃない』 (benri janai).
Past: 便利だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) after the base form → 『便利だった』 (benri datta).
Adverbial: 便利にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) after the base form → 『便利に』 (benri ni).
Comparative: より便利Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番便利Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective.