noun
convenient method; handy method
A practical, easy-to-use approach or technique; often implies a clever or efficient way to do something.
この調理器具は忙しい人にとって便利な便法だ。
This cooking tool is a convenient method for busy people.
noun
Often used when a quicker or easier, but possibly less thorough, solution is chosen; can carry a nuance of taking a shortcut.
彼は問題を解決するために便法を使った。
He used an expedient to solve the problem.