Shirabe
嘘 も 方便
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expressions (phrases proverb the end justifies the means;circumstances may justify a lie
諺にある通り「嘘も方便」だ。
As the proverb goes, "The end justifies the means."
Other forms うそも方便 【うそもほうべん】

方便ほうべん

Noun family or surname
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) means;expedient;instrument
その会社の株の仕手戦は、倒産の危機が差し迫っていることを隠す方便にすぎなかった。
The big promotion of that company's stock was just a cover-up to hide their impending bankruptcy.
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) Buddhism upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
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Houben
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) living;livelihood
Other forms 活計 【たずき】