εˆ₯

JLPT N4

Separate, different

Readings

On’yomi: ベツ (betsu)
Kun’yomi: わか(γ‚Œγ‚‹) (waka(reru))
β€’ わか.γ‚Œγ‚‹ (wakareru) – to part, separate, break up

Vocabulary

εˆ₯γ‚Œγ‚‹
γ‚γ‹γ‚Œγ‚‹
to separate
εˆ₯γ€…
べ぀べ぀
separately
η‰Ήεˆ₯
とくべ぀
special
区εˆ₯
くべ぀
distinction
εˆ₯δΊΊ
γΉγ€γ˜γ‚“
different person

Example Sentences

友達とεˆ₯γ‚ŒγΎγ—γŸγ€‚
ともだけ と γ‚γ‹γ‚ŒγΎγ—γŸγ€‚
I parted from my friend.
η‰Ήεˆ₯γͺζ—₯です。
とくべ぀ γͺ ひ です。
It is a special day.

Cultural Note

πŸšͺ The kanji εˆ₯ reflects Japanese sensitivity to distinctions, separation, and relationships.
β€’ In social life, parting or separating (εˆ₯γ‚Œγ‚‹) is a common theme in literature, songs, and daily life.
β€’ Concepts like η‰Ήεˆ₯ (special) or 区εˆ₯ (distinction) emphasize recognizing differences and uniqueness, which is important in Japanese culture.
β€’ Even in administrative and business contexts, εˆ₯η΄™ (separate sheet) shows the careful attention to organization and clarity.