Moji Ninja別 — separate; different
別 means “separate; different”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 7 strokes. On'yomi: ベツ (betsu). Kun'yomi: わか(れる) (wakareru). You'll see it in words such as 別 (betsu, “different; another”).
別
- Meaning
- separate; different
- On'yomi
- ベツ (betsu)
- Kun'yomi
- わか(れる) (wakareru)
- Strokes
- 7
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set How things are
How to remember 別
A mouth (口) and a strong arm (力) cut apart by a sword (刂): separate.
Parts: 口 mouth; box · 力 power · 刂 sword
Words with 別
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 別 | べつ betsu on | different; another |
| 別れる | わかれる wakareru kun | to part; to say goodbye |
| 別に | べつに betsuni on | separately; (not) particularly |
| 別れ | わかれ wakare kun | parting; separation |
| 別々 | べつべつ betsubetsu on | separate; respective |
Example sentences
- 別のものをください。
Please give me a different one. - ソースを別にください。
I'd like the sauce on the side.