わきまえる

to discern (e.g. right from wrong)

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Meanings

also 弁える

  1. ichidan verb, transitive, usually in kana to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish
  2. usually in kana to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind

In sentences

身分みぶんをわきまえなさい。 Remember your station in life. #144730

自分じぶんの立場たちばをわきまえなさい。 Know your place. #10141188