Daiben

JLPT N1

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代弁 (Daiben) is a Japanese noun meaning “speaking by proxy, speaking for (someone else), acting as spokesman (for), representing (the views, feelings, etc. of)”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, transitive verbspeaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); acting as spokesman (for); representing (the views, feelings, etc. of)
  2. noun, suru verb, transitive verbpayment by proxy; compensation by proxy; paying on behalf (of)
  3. noun, suru verb, transitive verbacting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)

Examples

  • She spoke for the homeless.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 代弁

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