便り
たより
tayori
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 33 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
便り (たより (tayori)) means "News". It is read たより (tayori). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
News
Also : letter · tidings · correspondence
Learn 便り with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
友人から届いた手紙は嬉しい便りだった。
ゆうじんからとどいたてがみはうれしいたよりだった。
The letter that arrived from my friend was welcome news.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Learn 便り with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.