1. to speak; to talk; to explain or expound; style of speech
E.g.: 弁解 (explanation), 答弁 (answer in speech), 雄弁 (eloquence)
2. to distinguish; to separate; to handle or manage
E.g.: 弁証 (dialectics), 弁別 (discrimination), 明弁 (clear discernment)
3. crown; headgear
E.g.: 武弁 (soldier)
4. petal; a device that regulates the flow of liquid or gas
E.g.: 弁膜 (valve membrane), 花弁 (flower petal), 安全弁 (safety valve)
