skillful means; upaya
Buddhist term for the Buddha's skillful methods of teaching according to the audience's capacity. Honorific language.
See also: 方便
In Buddhism, it is taught that sentient beings are guided through skillful means.
convenience; suitability; availability
General use meaning something is convenient, suitable, or available. Often used in polite contexts.
What time would be convenient for you?
I live in a convenient location.
Standard kanji spelling with honorific prefix 御.
Kana prefix variant; less formal but still seen.
Compound of honorific prefix 御 (ご) and 方便 (ほうべん), a Buddhist term originally meaning 'expedient means' and later extended to general convenience.