What does 弁える mean?
弁える is a Japanese verb meaning “to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish” in English. It can also be translated as “to know (manners, one's place, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 弁える in kanji, わきまえる in hiragana, and wakimaeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
私たちが意識してほかの礼儀正しさの形をわきまえることが大切である。
Therefore it is important for us to be aware of other forms of politeness.
身分をわきまえなさい。
Remember your station in life.