JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
別 — separate
- Reading
- ベツ・わか.れる・わ.ける
- Meaning
- separate; branch off; diverge; fork; another; extra; specially
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
別 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ベツ・わか.れる・わ.ける and it means separate; branch off; diverge; fork; another; extra; specially. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
別 appears in everyday japanese words such as 別 (different), 一別 (parting) and 個別 (particular case).
Japanese words containing 別
Frequently asked questions
What does 別 mean in Japanese?
別 means separate; branch off; diverge; fork; another; extra; specially in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 別 read?
別 is read ベツ・わか.れる・わ.ける. Reading it inside real words — 別 and 一別 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 別 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 別 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 別 in a word?
A common word containing 別 is 別 (べつ) — "different". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 別 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 別 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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