ほうべん
Noun
1.
means, expedient, instrument
2.
upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
Buddhism
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嘘も方便というが、使いすぎると信頼を失う。
They say even a lie can be a convenient means, but if you use it too much, you'll lose trust.
仏教における方便とは、衆生を救済するための柔軟な教えのことである。
Upaya in Buddhism refers to flexible teachings for the salvation of sentient beings.
宗派によって方便の解釈は異なる。
The interpretation of upaya differs among sects.
彼は交渉を有利に進めるため、様々な方便を用いた。
He used various expedients to advance the negotiations favorably.
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