Vocabulary

What does 弁える (わきまえる, wakimaeru) mean?

弁える (わきまえる, wakimaeru) means to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish.

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Readingわきまえる
Romajiwakimaeru
Part of speechichidan verb, transitive
わきまえる
wakimaeru

to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish

  1. 1ichidan verb · transitive to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish
  2. 2ichidan verb · transitive to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind

Also written: 辨える

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