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弁える (わきまえる) — to discern (e.g. right from wrong) · Nihongo Circle

弁える

わきまえる

ichidan verbtransitive 他動詞usually kana

Meanings

1to discern (e.g. right from wrong)
2to discriminate
3to distinguish
4to know (manners, one's place, etc.)
5to understand
6to bear in mind

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Kanji in this word

弁Valve, Petal, Braid5 strokes

Full entry on Jisho