Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 嘘も方便(うそもほうべん) in Japanese

嘘も方便, うそも方便
Kana Reading
うそもほうべん
Romaji
usomohōben
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    the end justifies the means; circumstances may justify a lie

Examples of 嘘も方便, うそも方便, うそもほうべん in a sentence

  • 諺にある通り、「嘘も方便だ」

    As the proverb goes, "The end justifies the means."

Related Kanji

嘘

14 strokes

lie, falsehood

On'Yomi: キョ, コ

Kun'Yomi: うそ, ふ.く

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便 JLPT 4

9 strokes

convenience

On'Yomi: ベン, ビン

Kun'Yomi: たよ.り

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方 JLPT 4

4 strokes

direction, person, alternative

On'Yomi: ホウ

Kun'Yomi: かた, -かた, -がた

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