“Expedient” in Japanese
Short answer
Expedient in Japanese is “方便” (houben). Full meaning: means, expedient, instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching); living, livelihood.
Other ways to say “Expedient” in Japanese
捷径
shoukei shortcut, expedient
臨機
rinki suited to the occasion, expedient, ad hoc
便宜的
bengiteki convenient, expedient, makeshift
便法
benpou convenient method, handy method; expedient, shortcut
好都合
koutsugou convenient, favorable, favourable, expedient, expedience
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